![]() Mobility and the cloud both are necessary to upgrading user experiences therefore, they must be viewed as a single, intertwined experience, he said. Nadella then transitioned to the "mobile-first, cloud-first" tactics he referenced last month on his first day as CEO. "Everything we do going forward is grounded in a worldview of ubiquitous computing and ambient intelligence," he said, adding that future years "won't be defined by form factors we know and love today, but a variety of form factors that will come to be." Nadella took his time getting to the product reveal, though, instead focusing on the company's changing strategies. Each will be uniquely designed for the host OS but also interoperable with other Office versions, he said.Īnalysts predict iPad users could generate billions of dollars in additional Office revenue for Microsoft. ![]() Office 365 also enables real-time co-authoring on the new iPad apps.Īlthough Nadella did not specifically discuss Office for Android tablets, he promised Microsoft will deliver Office to all major platforms. ![]() White also showed how Office 365 users can synch their files in One Drive, allowing them to enjoy document fidelity across devices and operating systems. A similar function allows touch-based annotations, enabling the user to underline, circle, and otherwise emphasize onscreen elements during a presentation. When an iPad is linked to a projector, for example, PowerPoint will display a "laser pointer" wherever the user presses the touchscreen. Excel includes a special numeric onscreen keyboard and much of the desktop version's quantitative functionality, and PowerPoint includes a variety of touch-oriented presentation features. White also demonstrated iPad versions of Excel and PowerPoint. "It has all the satisfying features you'd expect," said White, adding that Microsoft worked to balance the iPad's touch interface with cues that would be familiar to all Office users. In a demonstration of Microsoft Word for iPad, Office GM Julia White revealed more functionality than anticipated, including a ribbon interface that resembles the one in the desktop version, but with larger input areas to accommodate swiping fingers instead of clicking mice.
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