Office 2000 introduced the Windows Installer (.msi) technology, which improved the installation process and allowed for "on-demand" installation of features.
The product was sold in five distinct versions to cater to different user needs: DescДѓrcare gratuitДѓ Microsoft Office 2000
Released to the public on , this suite introduced several major technological shifts for Microsoft: Office 2000 introduced the Windows Installer (
A major selling point at the time was its full compliance with the year 2000 ("millennium bug"). It was the first version to feature deep
The interface was updated to show only the most frequently used commands, hiding others to reduce clutter (though this could be disabled).
It was the first version to feature deep HTML compatibility, allowing users to save and edit documents directly for the web as easily as standard files.
The Premium edition introduced PhotoDraw 2000 for business graphics and integrated FrontPage 2000 for web site management.