This is a list of Apple Macintosh software published by Microsoft. Prior to 1994, Microsoft had an extensive range of actively developed Macintosh software. In 1994, Microsoft stopped development of most of its Mac applications until a new version of Office in 1998, after the creation of the new Microsoft Macintosh Business Unit the year prior.
Pre-Microsoft Macintosh Business Unit (1984-1998)[edit]
- Microsoft BASIC[1] Version 1.0 - Version 3.0 (1984–1986)
- Microsoft Multiplan (1984)
- Microsoft Excel Version 1.0 (1985), 1.5 (1988), 2.2 (1989), 3.0 (1990), 4.0 (1992), 5.0 (1993)
- Microsoft Word Version 1.0 (1985), 3.0 (1987), 4.0 (1989), 5.x (1991), 6.0 (1993)
- Microsoft Write 1.0 (1987)
- Microsoft Works Versions 1.0 to 4.0 (1986–1994)
- Microsoft Flight Simulator Version 1.0 (1986), 4.0 (1991)[2]
- Microsoft PowerPoint Version 1.0 (1987), 2.0 (1988), 3.0 (1992), 4.0 (1994)
- QuickBASIC Version 1.0 (1988)
- Microsoft Project Versions 1.0 to 4.0 (1991–1993)
- Microsoft Art Gallery (1993)
- Microsoft Dinosaurs (1993)
- Microsoft FoxPro 2 Version 2.6 (1994)
- Microsoft Bookshelf Version 4.0 (1994)
- Ghostwriter Mysteries for Creative Writer: The Case of the Blue Makva (1994)
- Microsoft Cinemania Version '94, '95, '96, '97 (1994–1996)
- Microsoft Creative Writer (1994)
- Microsoft Dangerous Creatures (1994)
- Microsoft Fine Artist (1994)
- Microsoft Musical Instruments (1994)
- Microsoft Arcade (1995)
- Microsoft Dogs (1995)
- Microsoft Encarta Version '95 (1995), 97 (1996)
- The Magical School Bus (1995)
- Explores Bugs
- Explores in the Age of the Dinosaurs
- Explores inside the Earth
- Explores the Human Body
- Explores the Ocean
- Explores the Rainforest
- Explores the Solar System
- Microsoft Visual C++ Pro Cross Development for Mac 4.0 (1995)
- Microsoft Wine Guide (1995)
- Internet Explorer for Mac Versions 2.0-5.2.3 (1996–2003)
- Microsoft Music Central 96 (1996)
- Microsoft Music Central 97 (1996)
- Microsoft Visual FoxPro Version 3.0 (1996)
Post Microsoft Macintosh Business Unit (1997-Present)[edit]
Software in this list is not necessarily written by Macintosh Business Unit, however was/is published by Microsoft Corp.
First, I believe you mean click open in Microsoft Word. Microsoft Works files are not compatible with Microsoft Word. It's even harder to convert on the Mac side because of the lack of a version of Microsoft Works available.
Microsoft Applications For Mac
- Visual Studio 2019 for Mac. Develop apps and games for iOS, Android and using.NET. Download Visual Studio for Mac. Create and deploy scalable, performant apps using.NET and C# on the Mac.
- Microsoft Works is a discontinued office suite created by Microsoft. How to open an XLR File on your Mac: See also: How to open Mac’s.pages file format on Microsoft Windows.
- Internet Explorer for Mac 96-05
- Microsoft Edge (2019)
- Microsoft FrontPage (1998)
- Microsoft Outlook (1998–2001) 14 (2010), 16 (2018)
- Microsoft Excel Version 8.0 (1998), 9.0 (2000), 10 (2001), 11 (2004), 12 (2008), 14 (2010), 16 (2018)
- Microsoft PowerPoint Version 8.0 (1998), 9.0 (2000), 10.0 (2002), 11.0 (2004), 12.0 (2008), 14 (2010), 16 (2018)
- Microsoft Word Version 8.0 (1998), 9.0 (2000), 10 (2001), 11 (2004), 12 (2008) 14 (2010), 16 (2018)
- Microsoft Entourage (2001–2008)
- Windows Media Player Version 6.3 (2000), 7.0.1 (2001), 7.1 (2002), 9.0 (2003)
- Microsoft Visual Studio (2017), (2019)
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code (2015)
- Microsoft Virtual PC (2004-6)
- Phase One Media Pro (2010) (formerly Microsoft Expression Media and iView Media Pro)
- Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Connector (Version 1, 2), Microsoft Windows Phone for Mac 3.0
- Skype (since its acquisition by Microsoft in 2011)
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Microsoft BASIC version information
- ^Flight Simulator History Website - Timeline
Microsoft Mac Apps
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