If you're serious about writing on an iPad, I'd suggest spending the $100 on an Apple Bluetooth keyboard and an InCase Origami Workstation case for it. If you mean that the RT version of Office doesn't have the complete version set of the x86 suite then yes, that would be correct. Except when the class structure is set to be Office compatible only and those students discover that their alternative apps are causing problems with files. For those people you need office. It's a standard, but nobody uses it. My next machine will be a Mac, and I will try to get by without Office. Back when computers and networking were newer things in business (especially small to medium size), the client would explain their workflow and we would come up with the best solution we could for what they could afford. If office is still used by and useful for the majority of the business world (and it is,) then it is almost irrelevant to talk about what is "absolutely required." statista.com/topics/847/apple/chart/735/apple-s-astonishing-profit-in-context/. Please refresh the page and try again. The only thing keeping it and Microsoft alive are ignorant anti-Apple zealots IT managers who will eventually be replaced by a more progressive younger generation. As long as that is the case, Microsoft ain't going broke. "Upstart" vs. "Establishment". I don't know of any schools that require documents to be stored in a proprietary format. One word: Cydia. (BTW, I/we used databases for for many of the things Office users try to do with scripts. Except that I have no reason to. But they let years pass, and now Microsoft's flagship applications aren't so must-have anymore and Apple isn't overly eager to accommodate them. Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. I can work with word, powerpoint, exchange, and so on. Just a little niggle about the article, users don't need to shut down their account to stop an iTunes subscription. And, the reason I say "forced" is because I can guarantee you two things that are true at each and every large enterprise where they've been "integrated": yeah yeah yeah could you explain WHY you consider them a nightmare? Is this a company or a prison? If microsoft demands users have to learn a new office or OS (windows 8), they might also take a closer look at mac, iOS, linux, android and office compatible products. Better control, too, as I had better access to the account setups on the Mobile Iron server than the BES server. Here's why, iPhone 14 or not, this keychain accessory can use satellites to help save your life, Apple is planning on bringing ads to Apple TV Plus, here's the proof, New York AirPods Max wearers targeted by moped-riding thieves, Ridley Scott's insanely expensive Apple TV Plus show recasts main character due to 'on-set altercation', Read everything from iPhone to Apple Watch, Mags delivered straight to your door or device. Hi Brandon, Twitter is one window to the left MS had to decide in the early days of iOS to make one of its strongest products on its strongest competitors platform when they did not have competitive devices. I am a PhD student, and I think I can get by just fine without Office, I currently use a Wndows Machine, but an iPad and iPhone. Job application sites I use in my job hunt all say to upload resumes in .doc, .docx or .pdf. I'd use an ipad for other things. The rear camera is a 12-megapixel model. 1. Numbers still isn't as robust as Excel (as any accountant will tell you), for one. The problem is no video ads can ever be found. So what should the new standard be then? They'll be better for the experience. Why (do they use Office, or is it the 'standard')? Your favourite imagine store near me. It is because everyone knows and likes Office. Last thing these companies want to do if they can avoid it is put extra man hours and money into trouble shooting compatibility issues or dealing with missing functionality. Most students, and typcial end users may not need Office at all. AND, with an external keyboard, one can write pretty darn well on a tablet. An adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that Ukraine's military could strategically pull back from the devastated city. Just like IE6 or Lotus Notes? "10. I need Office but not on the ipad. I think that your argument just keeps on spinning around and around without any substance. It's also the number one selling software for 8 years running. This is precisely why Surface matters. WebYour go-to productivity app for iOS devices The new Microsoft 365 Mobile app combines Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with exclusive features to make it your go-to productivity Yes Numbers DOES work with Excel xls and xlsx files! WebWelcome to the official Apple YouTube channel. I use and support MS Office everyday and I'd like to through it in the trash everyday!! rle? Thank you for your review. And we love that. That barrier is slowly coming down, one business at a time, with more and more picking up iPads in lieu of PCs. I guess as long as Apple's iSheep, teen girls and hipsters are happy, I guess Apple will be fine. Anyone remember what Kodak's output file format was? "1. and webOS (sigh! I think efficiency and ease of use are kind of the point. There are many others who are allowing them on a Bring Your Own program, such as Liberty Mutual, to replace corporate Blackberries. Word is a mass of confusion and just the mention of the word "outlook" makes me cringe. And from what I've seen, no less secure than a Windows or Mac with decent firewall and virus protection software. It is what literally every business is built around. iDevices have no business in a proper enterprise environment. As of right now, 12/14/2012 9:45am EST The current version of Numbers has 50 ratings. Many even do so by default. Jeff Kibuule I haven't used or needed Office in years. Let me put it this way: on a properly configured PC or laptop, in a properly managed enterprise environment, standard users cannot (and should not be allowed to) install ANY application, plug in, update, or driver that is not pre-approved and thoroughly tested by the OCIO. It's really going to cost them a lot some day when they have to move on. Posts Guides. Apple is a "my way or the highway" company, and that shouldn't surprise anybody. Derek also discounts the large number of custom and vertical applications built on top of Office, which by definition cannot migrate to another suite. The only thing RT can't do is run VBA code. I just wish they would get it together. Up until recently, I've always had a copy of Office on my system (both at work and home) and hardly ever use it besides document translation. Now choose Formats at the top. Better, faster, more flexible.) Real world examples, please. As it is for most of my clients. A lot of these apps legacy and they don't want to update them. "That barrier is slowly coming down, one business at a time, with more and more picking up iPads in lieu of PCs." This site can have some ridiculous opinion pieces. That's a limitation of Microsoft's ActiveSync not iOS. In Windows, there is no need to convert anything to/from Office formats because the applications I have ARE Office. You see and hear a lot of huffing puffing, in the end, a deal gets done. iPhone Wallpapers. I share powerpoints with others. It does not open any extra network ports or itself render anything else on the device insecure. The print options you get in Windows are there for a reason, Apple! None have the .odt (OpenOffice) file format listed. As a user, I would even posit that jailbroken devices are more secure, on average, because the users of such devices are more tech savvy and thus more cautious on what they do with and on the devices. True, but not for technical reasons more because there are so many dough-heads that can't seem to figure out or be bothered to use more standard formats. Use something like logmein for quick edits, viewing, or whatever on the tablet. This is public information and just part of the soap. I have always been surprised why no other companies thought to build alternatives that are equally good. I've just never met a prof that would only accept a doc or docx. Heh, yea spreadsheets don't really seem like a tablet type thing. Does MS via Citrix (or the consumer equivalent CloudOn) "work" when you have no data connection? Here youll find news about product launches, tutorials, and other great content. Would Apple get additional App Store income and sell even more iPhones and iPads with Office available? The reason you'd use Office are A) because someone has already cobbled up some Office based solution that you are told to use, or B) because you've only got Office skills and don't know any better or differently. I mean from sprint to Boost to Tmobile to ATT to We were able to implement much more advanced technology quickly with a smaller team, to outrun the competition. i do that on a real computer with office. They used it because it was easy for the IT dept, not because it was good for the users. It is not as smooth as a stand alone office program, but it works. I worked through undergrad and grad school without using DOC, and I did a heck of a lot of writing! None of those things are possible on Office for RT. The Live account is independent from iTunes. That's legacy, not productivity. Yes. 30%, or not, Microsoft will always make money. Apple's doing just fine without them. Everyone hated it. Now, with Microsoft finally ready to roll out Office onto iOS, they've run into loggerheads with Apple over how much of a cut Apple should be able to take for sales made through the app. Note the website that posted the article. Regardless of the letters at the end of the filename, there are huge compatibility issues between productivity suites. ActiveSync is Microsoft's mobile access solution for Exchange. the point is about cultivating and continuously controlling consumer mindset and expectation. Since the iPhone Max X series, iPhone includes a dual-camera system with a front-facing 12-megapixel camera with Face ID. Might as well use Pages or Numbers or something else. The preview will begin rolling out to Insiders who have opted in their device into one of the 3 Insider Channels via Settings > Windows Update > Windows One could argue, on the other hand, that Microsoft needs iOS. The only reason I would have to recommend something else to someone else would be if they are just starting out and/or cannot afford or otherwise justify the expense of buying MS Office. Does Office Home & Student 2013 RT (Preview and the final edition) include the same features as Office Home & Student 2013 on my Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC? BUT, many have found that they can do these things just fine without Office. What is your plan to migrate all of us dough heads in the world to something that you would prefer? 100% Work with location-based apps such as AR games, social platforms, etc. And are required to accomplish this within the hour. They will need it if they aren't willing to move on and it is an integral part of their workflow. I'm not sure I would release now, not until Surface and Win8 gain footing and momentum, 8-12 months. But Office on RT is still not feature complete compared to the desktop version and does no more than Pages does. If you don't need those feature of Office then . Google Docs, Open Office, Pages etc will do. There is a higher percentage here on iMore because most of us are geeks. Advanced dual-camera system. President Biden wrongly claimed Tuesday that he slashed the national debt by $1.7 trillion despite increasing it by about $3.84 trillion over his first two years in office. No need for that. Handles appear, which one can drag to encompass more text. Every security process and policy needs to be re-written. All this attitude will do is push more and more business users toward Android. If I did, I'd probably consider a different school, as that kind of lame-thinking must have an impact elsewhere too. Why: Why? For people that write often for work Office is often a preferred suit, but on a desktop because, it's rare that serious people do extensive text entry on a phone or even tablet. Tag #ShotoniPhone to take part. You must have some standardization in a global world. When I was still using .doc files by default, the .doc would be 3 megabytes. Why do you think the "only" alternative is Google Docs? Apple's iWork suite is just one case. Sure. I can do 85% of what I need to do right from my iPad Pro. WebWith over 1.5 billion active Apple devices worldwide, its the perfect time to create hardware accessories that connect electronically to iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch. Please come back if/when you ever work on a large enterprise network at a higher level than help desk Or you could attempt to educate me on the danger, with references, rather than merely continue to make unsubstantiated statements. New York, With the iPad approaching its third birthday after completely turning the idea of what a tablet could be on its head while simultaneously and singlehandedly obliterating the netbook market, Microsoft finds themselves in an interesting predicament. To each their own. Christ, where do I start? WebBuy Apple iPhone, Macbook, iPad, Apple Watch Series, AirPods & get best offers, HDFC cashback, EMI. That will cause some ripples? WebDownload Domestic Violence Prevention and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. On the Macbook Pro, I just sign in with my username, and password in Safari, and again through a Citrix download, I have the same ability. WebYour Apple ID is the account you use for all Apple services. Microsoft's problem: no new products and no new customers. Now, fortunately, I'm in a completely different industry so I make the technology implementation rules rules. Windows RT and Windows Phone both come out of the box with Microsoft Office, an implicit admission that Office is a selling point for customers. But no one I correspond with uses them, they all use .doc/.xls, and within the past couple of years, .docx/.xlsx since they've mostly made the jump from Office '03 to either '07 or '10. Skip to main The rules are the rules. If you are working on documents for yourself, or to simply paste into a textbox, Google Docs (or any word editor is fine). Available for students of Torrens University and THINK Education Colleges, simply sign in with your official Office 365 student email address to access: - Current en Of course people will keep using Office where it is working for them. The one thing that ties us all together is the compatibility when reviewing spreadsheets. This is the future generation that MS Office will not be earning moneys from. Also, of all things Microsoft makes, Office and Excel are the two things I find are very good, good enough that I don't wish for an alternative. It is a simple and convenient way to practice for your Life in the UK British Citizenship test on the go Please refer to the Microsoft Software License Terms for Microsoft Office. However, you likely don't NEED to stick with Office, whether 5 or 5000. Anyone who has a new business is going to avoid going down the road to microsoft dependence. Updated must be thoroughly tested anyway if the admins are worth their salt, and really, is a pull instead of a push that big of a deal? (Hence trying too hard with windows 8). We had few problems working with the other IT departments that weren't due to their ignorance (usually just plain bias). Most people don't know that Apple still owns its first official office. * support for macros. You can also scan and sign important documents, create PDFs, and update your resume anywhere, in just a few taps.With intelligent cloud services and trusted security, the Microsoft 365 app can help maximize your productivity in both work and life.Word, Excel, and PowerPoint all in one app: Your go-to mobile app for productivity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint all in one app. Use Microsoft 365 as your cover letter or CV creator with professional templates. Easily store and access Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in the cloud. Share, edit and collaborate with others in real time. Practice presenting with Presenter Coach. Excel can create or instantly modify worksheets with one of the many in-app templates available.Convert Pictures and Documents Create docs by snapping a picture or uploading a photo from your camera roll. Transform a photo of a table into an editable Excel spreadsheet. Enhance digital images of whiteboards, spreadsheets, and documents. "Office then becomes a translator, which you don't even really need if you can get the folks you work with to use a more standard format of information exchange."? They're easy to manage and are no less secure than anything else. You probably haven't seen proof, as that kind of productivity can be hard to measure. 100% of my desktop publishing, every court filing, motion, letter, contract, etc. My generation starts off with Word Perfect, but MS Office is readily available when I begin to have the need to do proper school projects and reports. Lync I have NEVER seen used in the wild. In my last contract position at a Fortune 100 shop, Outlook/Exchange was used for individual email and calendars, delegated email and calendars, group shared email and calendars, tasks/to-dos, web meetings, online chat and audio/video calls (via MS Communicator/Lync), and conference room reservations. Search for Phone Link on a fully updated Windows 11, look for the iPhone button. They will have to adapt, or eventually get beat by competition that can or has. File shares via Sharepoint. This app has many options to change font, text size, and other typical Word type functions, including word count, which is crucial for me. Updates must be thoroughly tested and then pulled (not pushed) by every device." They do accept .txt, but literally no one uses that if they need any kind of formatting. 22 are five stars, 7 are 1 star. There are remote access and visualization clients available. Derek is correct in saying that the iPad has caused a huge mindshift. Any of you folks ever heard of Documents To Go? But you're not a businessperson in a business that does desktop publishing daily. Mobile Iron and Junos work just fine for user authentication. As announced today by Panos, we are beginning an early preview of Phone Link for iOS on Windows 11 Took 48 hours but phone is completely unlocked. Maybe you haven't seen this: Derek is incorrect; there are a ton of businesses that can use nothing but Office, with Excel probably being the hardest to replace. More and more, people are beginning to realize that they don't need Office to crunch numbers or draft documents or create presentations. So what are these supposed "more standard formats" you keep harping on? I admit that Word and Excel are good products. The way I see it is that in an enterprise environment, Office is a necessity. All I can tell you is that I write much better with a word processor that doesn't get in the way all the time and has a decent UI and well implemented features. Open the Settings app on your iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max. The preview will begin rolling out to Insiders who have opted in their device into one of the 3 Insider Channels via Settings > Windows Update > Windows You'd use up your data plan very quickly. No. But group policies, at least to some degree, are possible via Mobile Iron. Choose your language. I love my IPad but the idea that I don't need office anymore is crazy. I think that's the point. Not to mention the insider, corporate espionage, or REAL espionage threats that exist. If I had the skills, I would port apps to the new BlackBerry 10. Now the real thing is i'm NEVER gonna do that on an ios device. The whole experience has made me realize/remember why I hate MS and Office! WebHow to install Microsoft 365 Insider apps on iOS. When using applications such as Mobile Iron, they have their own internal "app stores" with other options that can be used within the MI sandbox. 2121 are five star, and 1049 are one star. Plus, you can just leave it at home or in your bag when you want to use your iPad by itself, rather than having to juggle the heavy keyboard/case into position. Apple Authorized Service Providers and Online Support. Is there a reason for all of this happening? Does it even on the current Surface? For more information, see the developers privacy policy. The Apple solutions are a poor solution to those who require Office. Heres a simple truth: We dont interact with documents on mobile the same way we do on desktop. It's not just a matter of cost. It's support in Office, Open Office and Google Docs. This combination is the same price as the Kensington cover, but is a full-sized keyboard, rather than one not much larger than the on-screen one. Then there's Quickbooks that most small businesses use. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Hundreds of millions of iOS devices are out there, with not a single installation of Office in the public. 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