[ad_1] In a blog post announcing the next version of its Exchange Server, Microsoft has slipped in a single line that’s bound to make those who hate paying subscription fees for Office apps happy. “Microsoft Office will also see a new perpetual release for both Windows and Mac, in the second half of 2021,” the […]
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Panasonic’s $835 cubicle offers authentic office hell in your home
[ad_1] In case you’re not already depressed by the current state of the world, Panasonic is launching a work-from-home cubicle. For 88,000 yen ($835 dollars), you can sit behind two wooden peg boards that make your home feel like the office, just what you wanted. According to Panasonic, the partition, named Komoru, will create a […]
Microsoft shows off potential changes to the Office UI
[ad_1] “The next wave of Microsoft 365 UX changes will go even further by fading brand colors from app headers and exploring adaptive commanding,” wrote design and research VP Jon Friedman. “A flexible ribbon that progressively discloses contextually relevant commands at the right time just where you need them.” Judging by the video, this could […]
Microsoft Office for iPad tests multi-window support
[ad_1] Microsoft will soon make it easier to juggle multiple Word documents and PowerPoint presentations for iOS users. The tech giant has given Office Insiders the ability to open multiple Word and PowerPoint windows side-by-side on an iPad. Insiders can access the feature by going to the Recent, Shared or Open file list and then […]
Microsoft releases its unified Office app for Android
[ad_1] There are some catches. As Android Police warned, the current Android app isn’t optimized for tablets or Chromebooks. You can’t even use it in landscape mode. The iOS equivalent to the app is also nowhere to be seen at this point. We’ve asked Microsoft if it can elaborate on its plans. This could still […]
Microsoft’s redesigned Office apps for iOS are faster and simpler
[ad_1] There isn’t a surfeit of new features. The largest changes are to Excel, where a newly available XLOOKUP function helps you find cell data. You can also read and respond to comments directly from email. And whichever app you’re using, there’s a new alt text pane that helps you add captions and mark elements […]
Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 Mobile Office apps in 2021
[ad_1] “Because of the lack of security updates, we strongly recommend that if you wish to use Office on a phone you transition to the latest Microsoft Office apps on an iOS or Android phone,” Bill Doll, senior product marketing manager for Office apps strategy at Microsoft urged. The announcement isn’t a huge surprise. Windows […]
Microsoft gets US license to resume selling software to Huawei
[ad_1] The Commerce Department has shown a willingness to bend on its stance in a few instances, offering temporary licenses to keep gear running. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has also hinted for a while that some companies would get approvals for licenses, although he also warned that many would likely be shot down. Google hasn’t […]
Microsoft brings Dark Mode to Outlook mobile apps and Office.com
[ad_1] There’s a lot more coming in the near future. Dark Mode will be available in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and a host of other Microsoft mobile apps when iOS 13 and iPadOS arrive (most likely in September), Plans are also underway to bring it to OneDrive and Planner on the web. All told, you might […]
Microsoft drops the ‘Online’ name from its Office web apps
[ad_1] On one hand, ditching “Online” as a naming convention makes sense. It goes without saying if you are accessing the app through the web that you are using the “online” version of it. On the other hand, it might cause some confusion when Microsoft tries to differentiate between its desktop, mobile and web apps. […]