Microsoft Office has two versions for different operating systems - Microsoft Office for Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac. Both versions allow for a consistent interface across touchscreen and keyboard/mouse inputs. The update provides better data protection in Word, Excel and PowerPoint to prevent data loss. It also makes Outlook faster and less storage-intensive while improving management features for IT professionals.
2. About
Microsoft
Office
Two Names
Windows: Microsoft Office for Windows 10
Mac: Microsoft Office 2016
TwoVersions
Touchscreen
Use on the go
Keyboard and Mouse
UniversalCode
Mobile Experience
Consistent Interface
Personal vs. Professional
10.1 Screen Size
3. Benefits
Better ways to protect sensitiveWord, Excel, and PowerPoint
documents from being lost
Aka data loss protection
Outlook is faster, yet smaller
Email message load quicker, but take up less storage
Better management features
IT pros can apply patches faster
Use other Microsoft PC security and management tools with Office
No changes to macros
The update will not impact previously programmed macros
The difference between touch and mouse modes is limited to the size and space between dropdowns and other elements. Even for mouse users, the touch mode presents a less claustrophobic and overall better experience.
Office is written with one code that can be used among all the devices
They are working to enhance the flexibility among phone users so they can access their office documents wherever, whenever
The interface creates a similar look whether it is on the phone, desktop, iOS, or windows. This is for the user’s benefit.
Office determines how the applications will be ran through the screen size. It senses a smaller than 10.1 screen size and will create a mobile layout.
The consistency of the interface stays the same whether it is running on iOS or Windows.
Notable differences are:
Windows has a File tap that opens the Open/ Save/ Share screen
IOS tucks these behind a small arrow in the top-left hand corner of the screen
The mobile apps contain only a subset of the features that are presented in full desktop version.
Optimized for the touch screen capabilities
The touch screen makes it easier to select ranges of cells, format pie charts, and manage workbooks.
There are new layouts for creating slides to create a crisper presentation
When presenting, you can use ink tools to annotate the slides
You can draw on them to show the audience what you are focusing on in the slide
OneNote can be shared with friends or classmates.
This shows an example of the Ink Tools being used
This is handy way to type notes in a meeting and record it at the same time -- and the audio is keyed to your notes, and vice versa.
Outlook is now easier to insert tables, add pictures, and use bullets and colors
There are new touch gestures in the inbox that helps you read, sort, flag, and archive mail.