If you’re curious and possibly interested in becoming an Insider, here’s everything you better know.
Microsoft now calls thisthe Microsoft 365 Insider Program.
What is the Office Insider Program?
To join the program, you’ll need asubscription version of Office.
This gives you the opportunity to try out those new features and then provide feedback to Microsoft.
Related:What Is Microsoft 365?
You’ll need aMicrosoft 365Personal or Family subscription to roll out the builds.
Which Systems and Apps Are Supported?
Review thesystem requirements for Microsoft 365and those forspecifically for Office Mobile apps.
The supported applications for the Office Insider program depend on your platform.
What Are the Different Channels?
There are two channels, or levels, for the Office Insider program.
Beta Channel
This channel provides you with the latest builds which are released frequently.
It’s intended for those who want to help identify problems and offer feedback.
The features are still in development and the builds are unsupported.
The builds are released once or twice per month and are supported.
The Current Channel (Preview) is not available on iPhone.
How Do You Join the Office Insider Program?
For Android or iPhone, you’ll follow a different process which you’ll find below.
Join on Windows
Open an Office system and select File > Account.
Confirm that Microsoft 365 displays beneath Subscription Product on the right.
opt for Office Insider drop-down box and pick “Join Office Insider.”
Choose a channel in the Update Channel drop-down box.
Optionally check the box to receive Automatic Updates.
Review the terms and conditions and click “Accept.”
you might then use Check for Updates to immediately patch your applications.
Then, follow the prompts for each.
Then, visit theOffice Insider program page for iOSand plant the builds per each tool link in the list.
Then, follow the prompts for each.
How Do You Provide Feedback?
On Android, select your username on the top right and pick “parameters.”
Move down to and select “Send Feedback.”
How Do You Receive New Builds?
you’re able to modernize your Office applications manually or automatically.
The process depends on your rig.
Windows
Go to File > Account and choose the Update Options drop-down menu.
Choose “Update Now” to manually update or “Enable Updates” to use the automatic update feature.
Mac
Go to Help > Check for Updates in the menu bar.
If updates are available, choose “Update” or “Update All.”
Check the box at the bottom if you want to receive automatic updates.
Choose “Update” next to the app in the Updates Pending list.
To enable automatic updates, choose options > Auto-Update Apps in the menu and pick an option.
To enable automatic updates, turn on the toggle for Automatic Updates below App Information.
Are There Other Office Insider Program Features?
How Do You Opt Out After You Join?
Go to File > Account and go for the Office Insider drop-down menu.
Select “OK” and confirm if prompted.
Open an Office tool and select Help > Check for Updates from the menu bar.
Uncheck the box for joining the Office Insider program.
Visit the app testing program page for each of the applications and pick “Leave the Program.”
Then uninstall the Office Insider versions of the apps and drop in the public versions from Google Play.
Just keep in mind that the tool versions you’ll be using aren’t final releases.
If you’re a Windows user interested in trying the latest desktop features, learn about theWindows Insider programtoo!
Related:Windows Insider Program: Everything you’re gonna wanna Know
