Microsoft has released the Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac SP1 (14.1.0) Update. (246 MB)
According to the update’s description this update adds functionality and improves security, stability, reliability and performance.
The first security issue addressed (MS11-021) corrects nine reported remote code execution vulnerabilities. The second security issue addressed (MS11-022) corrects remote code execution vulnerabilities specific to PowerPoint. Neither bulletin states whether or not Macs are vulnerable to these attacks.
All applications
- Fixes an issue that could cause any Office application to close unexpectedly
- Alt text can now be edited for objects such as shapes, pictures, tables, charts, SmartArt and movies
Excel
- Solver add-in is included
- Fixes and issue where the Open option will fail when read-only is available
- Stability is improved when a large dataset is pasted into a filtered range
- Fixes an issue that prevents some documents from being saved when they contain comments
- Fixes an issue with conditional formatting is applied to pivot tables
- Fixes issues that cause incorrect page settings to be applied
- Fixes an issue where incorrect pages were printed when specific pages are selected
Outlook
- Adds calendar, notes and tasks syncing
- Support for Exchange Server-side rules (Exchange 2010, SP1 required)
- Adds Resend functionality
- Adds Redirect functionality
- Adds a Most Recently Used list for meeting rooms
- Adds support for dragging folders to the Finder to create MBOX files (not listed in release notes)
- Previews sender’s picture in message if picture included in Contacts (not listed in release notes)
PowerPoint
- Password protection is included
- Fixes an issue that causes print preview to not update correctly
- Fixes an issue with slide dimensions when Save as Picture is used
- Fixes an issue that causes narration to drop out at playback
- Fixes an issue that causes a slide show to not automatically advance slides during Rehearse mode
Word
- Improves stability where some file paths contain non-alphanumeric characters
- Fixes an issue that causes spell checking error message to show repeatedly if the spelling engine does not load
- Fixes incorrect character spacing in Draft view
- Improves ease of use for Find and Replace
- Fixes an issue to retain toolbars, menus and keyboard shortcuts when saving in some Word formats
- Fixes an issue to show all pages after using Full Screen mode with a side-by-side page view
- Fixes an issue to allow pictures to print if they are inside shapes
Users should quit all Office applications and web browsers prior to updating. This update will also be available via the Microsoft AutoUpdate application within one day. Select Check for Updates from the Help menu. It is also available for immediate download.
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Exchange Server rules for Exchange 2010 SP1+ only.
Still we see no auto-spellcheck.
It’s not like there has been no feedback on this issue.
The connection to the Exchange server was lost with the upgrade and I have not been able to restore the connection. Thanks MicroSoft!!!
I’ve seen a couple of other reports today with this issue. Try creating a new Identity and see if you can connect.
If this fails, test in a new User. CREATE A NEW USER
Go to System Preferences –> Create a New User in Accounts. Switch to the New User by logging out/in or use Fast User Switching.
More Info: Mac OS X 10.5 Help: Creating a new user account
The updated version does not sort the address book by name anymore!!! HELP!
Yikes! I’m surprised no one has reported this yet. Sorting by Name does appear to be broken.
Under View in the Menu Bar, add “First Name” and “Last Name” then remove “Name”. Now you can sort alphabetically.
14.1 immediately breaks the ties to the Exchange server and disallows the correct password, recursively asking for it again and again.
I’ve personally not experienced that problem. Be sure to post your problem in the Microsoft forums and see if anyone had a solution.
Connection to exchange server lost with update. My IT guy (PC guy, not Mac) cannot fix it. I need help. I can’t believe Microsoft can get away with cutting users off of e-mail. Will there be an immediate update to fix this problem? How can I fix this?
Hi Joe!
We are not Microsoft. No one here can tell you what they’re planning.
Be sure to seek one-to-one help for your issue in the Microsoft forums: http://www.officeformac.com/ProductForums/Outlook/.
There is still no auto-archive function. The manual archiving of the sub-folders is really painful.
Are there any news, solutions or work-arounds for the 2011 SP1 Exchange connection bug?
There are several connection bugs.
Continuous Authentication Prompts in Outlook 2010 After Upgrading to Exchange 2010 SP1 http://bit.ly/ly4kMQ Outlook2011 SP1 seeing same issue.
Your best option to get help is on the forum http://www.officeformac.com/ProductForums/Outlook/
I have an Macbook air – how do i install this update after the download? I seems to want the original disks to move forward but I do not have a CD reader.
Thanx.
Thus update requires that you already have Office for Mac 2011 installed. It does not require your original disks.
If this doesn’t address your issue then be sure to post a question in the Microsoft forums.
I have tried several times to install the 2011 14.1.0 update. When I have 2 minutes left, I get the warning to close emails and Safari. Both are closed. Any idea how I can install this update?
See this: http://www.officeformachelp.com/office/install/.
If these instructions do not work for you then please post your question in the Microsoft forums for Office for Mac.