From optimizing apps for Retina displays to allowing documents to use full-screen view and Multi-Touch gestures, Microsoft has worked to have its Mac apps take advantage of what the OS X platform offers. Prosīuilt for the Mac and for Office: With Office 2016 for Mac, Microsoft has found a good balance between offering users a solid OS X experience and bringing the Mac suite more in step with the Office platform. Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac moves to the cloud and embraces popular features from the Windows and iOS editions, putting the long-anticipated update - which includes Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and now OneNote - on more even footing on the Office platform.