Released in January 1997, Microsoft Office 97 is an obsolete productivity suite that is no longer supported, with official security updates having ended in 2004. While the software is no longer officially available for download, users seeking older versions for research may find them on the Internet Archive. For modern usage, it is recommended to use free Microsoft 365 web-based tools or compatible current versions. For details on the original release, see the Microsoft Source article Microsoft Source
The Professional Edition of Office 97 was the first to bundle the now-standard lineup of productivity tools we use today: Download Microsoft Office 97 Full Version
Some specialized older databases or macros only function correctly within the Excel 97 environment. The Blast from the Past: Downloading Microsoft Office