Microsoft said Office 2010 has reached RTM milestone is important, opening way for the start distributing software from 27/4/2010. All Office 2010, SharePoint 2010, Visio 2010 and Project 2010 are already in the RTM status, meaning that the final code will be locked, ready to be transferred to other PC manufacturers to create CD / DVD or allow it can download from the Microsoft website.

Starting in April licensed customers with large numbers of Software Assurance program will be able to download the software (in English) from the Service Center VLSC (Volume Licensing Service Center). Starting in May, the customer is licensed bulk but not participate in Software Assurance will be able to get this software from Microsoft partners, a Microsoft blog post know.

Office 2010 will be officially released in an event held on 12.5.2010, was broadcasted from the "world's biggest studios: NBC Studios in New York City, USA", Microsoft said. Office 2010 will appear in retail stores in the U.S. in June 2010, and who can not wait can pre-orders now at Microsoft's online store. Three editions of Office 2010 in online stores Office Professional, price of U.S. $ 499.99; Office Home and Business Price $ 279.99; Office Home and Student no Publisher, Access and Outlook cost $ 149.99.