| Feature | Office Pro Plus 2021 V2412 | Microsoft 365 Apps (Current Channel) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | ❌ Not available | ✅ Full integration | | Automated Formula Generation (Excel) | ❌ | ✅ | | Perpetual License | ✅ (Pay once) | ❌ (Monthly/annual subscription) | | Security Updates | ✅ (Until Oct 2026) | ✅ (Continuous) | | Cloud roaming settings | Limited | Full | | Offline usage | Permanent | 30-day refresh required |
<Configuration> <Add OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL2021"> <Product ID="ProPlus2021Volume" PIDKEY="YOUR-KEY-HERE"> <Language ID="en-us" /> </Product> </Add> <Updates Enabled="TRUE" TargetVersion="16.0.17126.20132" /> <Display Level="Full" AcceptEULA="TRUE" /> </Configuration> Note: The exact build number for V2412 is approximately 16.0.17126.20132 . Always check the official Microsoft Docs for the current decimal. Execute: setup.exe /configure configuration.xml V2412 vs. Microsoft 365 Apps: What You Miss (and What You Gain) A common misconception is that "newer build" equals "newer features." The V2412 Build backports stability and security , but not AI innovation . Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021-2024 V2412 Build
Excel "Not Responding" when using Power Query with MySQL connectors. Workaround: Downgrade the MySQL ODBC driver to version 8.0.32. A permanent fix is promised for Build 2413 (January 2025). | Feature | Office Pro Plus 2021 V2412