Microsoft launches Office Insider giving access to preview builds of Office 2016

With Windows 10, Microsoft's Windows Insider program proved immensely popular. The chance to try out new features ahead of an official launch gave millions of people an insight into the development process and provided an opportunity to give feedback and influence the future of the operating system.

Today Microsoft is giving Office the same treatment. With the launch of the Office Insider program, Office 365 subscribers are being given the chance to try out upcoming releases of Office 2016.

For now, Office Insider is available for PC, but a Mac program is also on the cards. Mobile users have not been forgotten -- Android fans can join the Office Insider for Android community, and Windows Mobile users can get preview builds of Office through the Windows Insider program.

Introducing the new Insider program, Kirk Koenigsbauer, corporate vice president for the Office team, said:

Today, we're also launching Office Insider, a new program that allows Office 365 Home, Office 365 Personal and Office 365 University subscribers to opt in to pre-release builds of Office 2016 for Windows. As an Insider, you get first-hand access to the latest innovations, putting you on the inside track for all things Office. And when you become an Office Insider, you are joining a community of like-minded power users. With your partnership, we can ensure a high quality Office experience for millions of Office users worldwide.

If you want to sign up for Office Insider, head over to the website and get downloading.