Office 2013 – new features

Microsoft introduced the first information about Office 2013, new version of office suite that borrows many design elements of Windows 8 and introduces a new concept for use in cloud, but the possibility of using touch gestures.

Microsoft Office is the leader of office-type software for desktop, rivals such as the use OpenOffice rather than productivity due gratuity offered. But recent years have shown that traditional software moves slightly, but surely, the cloud, and sales of touchscreen devices such as smartphones and tablets soaring.

These are reasons why Microsoft is a major focus on cloud technologies and touch the future Office 2013, which was introduced in version Customer Preview before launch scheduled for early next year.

Office 2013 – same settings on any device

Office 2013 is highly integrated with SkyDrive cloud service from Microsoft, so you can easily save all documents for quick access from any device connected to the Internet.

This option was available in Office 2010 but Office 2013 introduces a new concept, far more interesting with a subscription to Office 365, you have access to Office 2013 from any device with Internet connection, whether on that device you install Office 2013 or not, and application settings are identical on all gadgets, because they are run in the cloud. In addition, documents can easily be edited on the PC and on tablets and smartphones.

Microsoft designed Office 2013 for users of tablets too, witch is why I’m not surprise by extensive support for touch gestures. Enabling this option will give rise to larger buttons for performing a tap to be as easy. Gestures can be used both to navigate the document and to introduce the actual data, but it remains to be seen how practical it will be this way.

All applications included in Office 2013 suite are significantly cleaner interface, inspired by the universe Metro on Windows 8. Famous Ribbon is now more intuitive, but in times when you do not need it you can hide a single click, to win workspace, and it will be seen especially on screens smaller tablets.

None of the applications has not changed a lot, but each includes some cool features that will be appreciated by many users.