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A full-fledged office suite with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and other products by Microsoft

A full-fledged office suite with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and other products by Microsoft

Vote: (41 votes)

Program license: Full Version

Developer: Microsoft Corporation

Version: 2019

Works under: Windows

Also available for Mac

Vote:

Program license

(41 votes)

Full Version

Developer

Version

Microsoft Corporation

2019

Works under:

Also available for

Windows

Mac

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • One-time fee
  • Works with Windows and Mac operating systems
  • Known as the industry standard when it comes to creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations

Cons

  • Users do not automatically get access to updates
  • Software can quickly become out of date
  • Packages can be difficult to maneuver

Microsoft Office has been an integral part of computing since its initial release in clear back in 1989. Literacy in Microsoft Office has been demanded of job hunters worldwide since then, as it provides the best backbone for any professional or even personal computer user. Very few software systems boast the same cult-like following that Microsoft Office continues to have. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint continue to be the industry standards. But in more recent years, Microsoft Office has also come equipped with Outlook, Microsoft 360, and Office 365 which bring it into a more modern age. There are package options for those who are looking to use the software in different ways, but not matter which option Microsoft Office comes with a one-time purchase promise. For those who also add Microsoft Office 365, the cloud-based Office platform which allows users to access documents from a web browser, they will also be given one terabyte of storage.

While many of the package deals have changed over the years, much of the interface remains the same. Whether users are adding Microsoft Office to a Windows or Apple computer system, the functionality of the product remains by and large the exact same. Whether writing papers, clicking through presentations, or calculating finances on a spreadsheet, Microsoft Office continues to set the bar in effectiveness and professionalism.

Microsoft Office is available in English, Czech, Finnish, Greek, Danish, Dutch, Hindi, Russian, Norwegian, Polish, Catalan, Arabic, Chinese, Galician, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Turkish, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Korean, Portuguese, and Basque. Writing, editing, and reading in twenty-five languages, gives users the ability to express themselves with confidence in their own native language.

While there is a lot to love about Microsoft Office, it does have some problems. Each year a new version of the software is released, making the older version no longer up to date. Users can very quickly be left behind or forced to spend more money than they had initially thought. This can be a frustration as many users may be used to software programs that automatically update as it develops over the years. It is also quite difficult to purchase only parts of the Microsoft Office suite as they often come in package deals. This can be frustrating for those who wish to spend less money or who simply do not need everything offered in various packages.

Overall, Microsoft Office remains the leader for businesses and students alike due to its professionalism and ease of use. While many of the packages can be confusing, using the software itself is remarkably easy. Everything is set up with the user in mind and with the end goal of creating great projects. Microsoft Office has always been and will continue to be the best place to write a document, create a spreadsheet, or design a presentation.

Pros

  • Easy to use
  • One-time fee
  • Works with Windows and Mac operating systems
  • Known as the industry standard when it comes to creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations

Cons

  • Users do not automatically get access to updates
  • Software can quickly become out of date
  • Packages can be difficult to maneuver