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Find out about Microsoft Office for iPad costs, file compatibility, and programs.
Microsoft Office for iPad Program Types: Good
Microsoft Office for iPad includes the major programs you are likely already used to in the Microsoft Office desktop suites.
- Word processor: Microsoft Word App for iPad
- Spreadsheet: Microsoft Excel App for iPad
- Presentation: Microsoft PowerPoint App for iPad
- Notetaking: A free, separate OneNote App for iPad already existed but has been updated with the rollout of Microsoft Office for iPad
- Email: Online mail available, not installed on your iOS device. You may be interested in checking out the Microsoft Outlook.com App for i.
- Collaboration: Microsoft SharePoint Workspace Mobile, Microsoft Yammer for iOS, Lync 2013 for iOS, Skype for iOS
- Project Management: None
- Desktop Publishing: None
- Diagramming: None
- Graphics Editor: None
- Formula Editor: None
- HTML editor / Website creator: None
Cost by Available Suite Packages: Excellent
Microsoft Office for iPad is free for the read-only crowd, but once you purchase a qualifying Office 365 account you have access to full features. Check out Office 365 pricing.
File Formats and Compatibility: Good
Microsoft Office for iPad is compatible with Microsoft Office formats you are likely used to but unfortunately not PDF (openable but not saveable).