As you understand, for a journalist, office applications are the No. 1 working tool, so special attention is paid to them. I started studying the latest edition of the Microsoft office long before the release of the final version, but I decided to draw conclusions only now.
Better regularly, but little by little
If the theater begins with a wardrobe, then the program begins with the procedure for acquiring it. In this sense, Microsoft is increasingly encouraging users to subscribe to Office system 365, when you purchase a license not for the software itself, but for a specified period during which you have the right to use the latest version.
Check the apps you've disabled Many apps need other apps to work properly. If you recently disabled the app, this could be your problem. Fortunately, this is easy to determine. Go to Settings and Application Manager or Applications and scroll down. Any apps that have been disabled should appear here. If you see it, go to it and click Enable to see if it helps. Go to Settings and tap More or More Networks depending on your device.
The components of Office 2016 are hidden deep in the site, and while you are getting there, advice is coming from all sides on how it is profitable to pay regularly and little by little, rather than a lot, but at once. I think this is true for some companies (what if the project doesn’t last longer than the subscription period?), but such importunity is off-putting. However, some developers have completely switched to a subscription system (Adobe), which has created a stir in the used software market - after all, everyone wants to have a full-fledged package, even if it is an old version.
If so, the solution is simple. Open Settings and tap Apps or Application Manager. You should see all your apps, or you may have to click All first. Find "Downloads" or "Download Manager" and click. You should see if the Download Manager option is disabled. If so, you will see an Enable button.
Just click this button to turn the manager back on. Reset your phone to factory settings. This is a drastic measure and has consequences. All your data will be lost. Therefore you need to complete backup copy in advance. Now make sure that the option " Backup my data." Make sure you have access to this account. Confirm that you want to do this. Malicious links, suspicious links from strangers and pirated videos are the most popular way of spreading viruses on the Internet.
So, I update my Office 2013. A couple of minutes - and the system reports that everything is ready, you can use the latest applications. I launch Word... and immediately ask myself: has it really been updated? The screensaver is the same as the interface. However, I see a slightly changed theme and assistant window. This seems to be the main feature of Office 2016: you can enter a free-form query into the window. I type, for example, “page numbers” - and the desired button immediately appears. Considering the rich functionality of the programs included in the package, this will greatly save time on finding the desired function.
People who create malware use all sorts of tools and tactics to reach the maximum number of users. However, they indicated that the number is likely to be significantly higher. No other office suite offers the same online and offline integration.
This change will take you away, but it's not pleasant. The software is focused on collaboration, with an emphasis on chats, concurrent editing, and more. Now everyone can use pages, numbers and keywords that Steve Jobs made with his presentations. Then they will gradually become part of the main applications. The features will be gradually available to everyone in September. Hackers maintain huge networks of botnets that consist of millions of infected devices. The machines are mainly used to generate huge traffic on a website to block it and give them access to its servers.
As for the design, a “dark gray” theme has been added. This actually makes sense: when you work for a long time, the gray color of the application is less straining on the eyes. By the way, this topic was already in Office 2007, as they say, everything new is well forgotten old (it’s a pity they didn’t remember earlier, for the ‘2013’ version).
Security experts today released a new email containing 711 million accounts. Email. We remind you that until now the most dangerous spam network consisted of 393 email addresses. In this case, the goal of hackers is to control as many email addresses as possible for future attacks. A new type of virus can infect our computer without even clicking a link. Video editing can be a surprisingly difficult process for you - so you may need several days or weeks to cut the video into smaller clips or combine multiple videos into a larger video.
The developers paid a lot of attention to collaboration on documents. I remember several years ago I first saw such technology in Google Wave. The mechanism is implemented as follows: save the file to OneDrive, click “Share” and indicate the mailing addresses of those who can work with the document. True, colleagues should also have Office 2016.
And what should you do when you don't have time and energy? Below you will find the best and easy to use apps for this purpose. Splitting files is extremely simple, upload a video, add "split points" and then click on "Start Splitting". Merging is even easier: add individual video files, then click Join. To split a video, upload it and click "Time" at the bottom, set the split start point and click the "Set Start Marker" button. Next, navigate to the split end time, then click Set End Marker.
Using the “Handwritten Equation”, you can add complex mathematical formulas to a document: on a touch screen - with a stylus or even a finger, and on a regular screen - with a mouse or touchpad.
I liked the “Journal” function: it shows full list changes made to the document and provides access to previous versions.
It is now possible to insert regular or 3D maps with the press of one button. As part of complex documents with the analysis of regional data, it is an excellent tool. Well, I just like to spin the globe, zoom in and out.
You must do this in the order you want to merge! Go to the end of the day and click Set Selection End. Then click "Save Selection As" to export the video. To leak a video, upload the first video. To split a video, select your desired output format in the sidebar, then click "Add File" and upload the video. Finally, click "Start" to begin the division. Install correct setting"Set Output" then click "Add File" to upload all individual videos.
To split a video, upload it using the Video button, then click to edit it. Use the playback timeline and the Start Select and End Select buttons to select a time interval. To merge videos, add as many videos as you want to Videos, then turn on file moving in the top right corner. Drag to sort your clips, then click one of the output buttons below to export them. See what we need to know about popular video formats and codecs.
Touch devices have a button for multiple selection: press and select the desired cells and rows. The Data Loss Prevention feature, familiar from Outlook, will come in handy for organizations.
If you click on the “paperclip” (attachment) when writing a letter, a list of recent open documents- comfortable. When you attach files from OneDrive, you can immediately share the documents by specifying permissions, such as “read only.”
Reasons for choosing the 64-bit version
Additionally, 64-bit applications can access more memory than 32-bit applications. Sections below. You develop your own solutions, such as add-ons or document-level personalization. If none of these situations apply to you, the 32-bit version is probably the best choice.
Reasons for choosing the 32-bit version
IT professionals and developers in particular need to consider the following situations and consider associated joint reviews. If these restrictions affect you, the 32-bit version will be best choice. The vendor will need to create 64-bit versions of these controls. . This is mainly a 32-bit version, since many add-ons do not have 64-bit versions. You can continue to use the old equator editor files. . For the most part, this is the same as the beta version, which you can download for free online.
I was amused by the ability to mark a letter “as unnecessary”: the program itself will analyze its text and move it to the “Non-urgent” folder. According to the developers, this will greatly simplify the search for important letters. In general, it turns out to be an automatic basket, where you put things that you would be too lazy to throw out, but are too lazy to read.
There are similar innovations here, including general access to documents, handwritten entry of formulas, etc. But I’ll still stop at one thing. PowerPoint can now record what's happening on the screen and save it to a video file. Evaluate if you need, for example, to create a simple and understandable video instruction.
Most users mention this as a problem, but after a while they find it more convenient and faster to use. The side menu in the top left corner where you saved files is now expanded and contains many additional functions. There you will find good tool to create a template, save and convert data in different formats, and for sharing tool. In general, companies use special apps for this purpose or simply refer employees to each other.
However, this is either awkward to use or difficult to keep track of who has changed. The sharing feature eliminates this problem. To others useful addition is a web archive in which every document can be downloaded. This, in addition to sharing with other colleagues, business partners and friends, also helps small businesses that do not have their own rights management and versioning systems.
Well, once again Office just got a little better. But is this enough to call the edition new? Not sure. Rather, we have Office 2013 Service Pack 1. But, as you know, Microsoft no longer releases update sets. But there is Office 365, within the framework of which you can take your time. Those who paid will receive the update, but those who don’t have the right to work on the old version. So does it make sense to update Office, you ask? I answer. If you are using the 2007 edition and working with serious Excel tables or bases Access data- there's a meaning. If not one, but many heads are working with documents, it’s also worth it (Office 2016 took a huge step in this direction). But if you're dealing with simple documents and don't need OneDrive's capabilities, then the difference is only cosmetic. Yes, and I also didn’t like the “flat” design - bring back the volume!
This would be useful when a person was on the go and not doing an installation on their computer. If you've tried to edit text or a table from your phone, you'll know that it just doesn't work. An interesting feature is that you can communicate via your phone with your computer and use it during presentations.
In addition to sharing slides with buttons, your notes can be displayed to help you during your presentation. In the latter case, there are more photo processing options and more videos to include in your slides. You can also broadcast your presentation to live in the Internet. Unfortunately, the formula editor is not a sticker - something I've always found terribly inconvenient. Aside from the fact that most SMBs don't use a legal office at all, it's unlikely that many are in the habit of handing over presentations and spreadsheets, giving them permissions, or saving versions.
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Let's get acquainted with the new functionality and changes graphical interface office suite Microsoft Office 2013 based on its core applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
In any case, this Office makes these useful features much easier and will help employees get used to using them. Expect a continuation of the article soon. One of them is web office applications and cloud storage. It's hard to say who is actually calling for a duel in this particular area.
He offers text editor, spreadsheet, presentation tool, graphics editor layouts and a bonus tool for creating online forms from which the collected data can be stored in a table that performs the task of a simple database.
Introduction
Office Suite for Microsoft has always been a very important and platform-forming product. For many years now, for the vast majority of users, applications such as Word or Excel have been the standard for working with various types of electronic documents and tables. Therefore, it is not surprising that the Redmond giant devotes a lot of time to continuous improvement office applications, and the release of new Microsoft versions Office is always a high-profile and significant event for the computer industry.
The text editor has been at a pretty high level for a long time. 
However, it recently added an online form creation tool. It's only a short time since he completely updated his web office package. 
Someone scored him, not with him. The Ribbon is a very controversial direction for user interface development.
On October 26, 2012, the official release of the new operating system Windows 8. It was quite obvious to assume that with the advent of the new platform, Microsoft must definitely offer users and new version office package. And so it happened - just three months later, on January 29, 2013, the start of sales of MS Office 2013 was announced - a product that became the next step in the evolution in the field of electronic document management.
Offline access, link to table
Documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and notes can be accessed online and online. Without instant internet access, users are out of luck, which is probably the biggest bugbear for end users when it comes to cloud storage.
What are the main changes that the new version of this popular office suite has brought us and is it worth upgrading to it from earlier editions? We will try to answer this question in this material based on four reference applications.
New start page and updated interface
When you open any main Office 2013 application, you will not see a blank document, as was previously the case, but a new home page. On the left is a sidebar, painted in the traditional color of the program being launched (for Word it is blue, for Excel -how always green, PowerPoint - orange, and so on), where you can see a list of recently opened documents. The rest of the window space is almost entirely devoted to displaying the most popular ready-made templates, with which you can get started. To search for new templates, there is a search bar located at the top.
But it's quite the opposite. Users who want to use a web solution are more interested in directing the site from the desktop. This allows the internet service web service to access files on computers where the utility utility is enabled and enabled.
Mobile and Mobility Support
The only limitation, however, is that the computer being accessed must be running and connected to the Internet. A big competitive advantage is the support for voicemail storage and the files stored there. An equally interesting feature is document scanning, which is simply captured by your mobile device.
After you select any template or just a blank page, an application window will open in front of you, in which the layout of controls familiar to many has been preserved. At the top is the same tool ribbon (Ribbon), which appeared in Office 2007, in the center is the work area with the document, and at the very bottom is the status bar.
The first thing you notice after opening a window with a document is the change in the design of the ribbon, in which Microsoft implemented a new concept of the user interface that formed the basis of Windows 8 and was called Metro. Tab and command buttons have lost volume and become flat. Moreover, bookmark names are now written in only capital letters, making them appear larger. Optimization for the touch interface is evident - large tabs are much easier to access with your fingers.
The new version of Office has an additional button responsible for switching ribbon display modes, located next to the window control buttons. By clicking on it, you can select options for displaying the feed: Auto-hide the feed, Show only tabs or Show tabs and commands. By the way, the separate arrow-shaped button for collapsing the tape has not gone away; it has only been moved to the lower right corner of the tape.
For users who like to design documents using ready-made themes and styles, a new “Design” tab has appeared in some applications, to which some of the tools previously located on the “Page Layout” tab have been moved.
Thanks to this division, working with themes, styles, colors, fonts, effects and page backgrounds has become much more convenient, since they are now allocated much more space on the ribbon than in the previous edition of the office.
In general, the entire general style of application windows has become lighter, more strict, without unnecessary design frills - no shadows, gradient transitions, translucent elements and all kinds of decorative borders or frames. In principle, it is not surprising that the package developers changed appearance office programs, based on the design of the new OS.
Also in Office 2013, one cannot fail to note the animation of various graphic elements, which has become smoother compared to previous versions of this product. Visually, this is felt literally in everything: when typing text, when opening windows, when scrolling a document, and when performing many other actions. Such changes are most likely due to the fact that in the new product the image is generated using more modern Direct2D and DirectWrite programming interfaces, instead of the previous outdated GDI. The same fact can explain the faster visual display of applications on the screen when they are launched.
By the way, due to the transition to a new programming interface, Office 2013 can only work in Windows systems 7 and Windows 8 (8.1), which support the latest versions of DirectX libraries.
Integration with cloud service
One of the main innovations in the new office suite is close integration with the SkyDrive cloud service, which requires Account Microsoft. While you can still save documents to your computer's hard drive, SkyDrive storage really takes priority. So, this service is initially the default location for saving files.
Saving to a cloud account and opening documents from the cloud go very smoothly and are practically no different from similar operations where local disk. But at the same time, SkyDrive makes it possible to access your documents from remote computers from almost anywhere. Moreover, the application can synchronize not only files, but also changes made to the interface, as well as lists of recently opened documents.
Another advantage of placing documents in cloud storage is the ability for several users to work on them collectively. In this case, you can directly contact the authors using the capabilities of the Skype service integrated into the office.
If for some reason you do not want to save your files to SkyDrive, then in the program settings, in the “Save” option, check the “Save on computer by default” checkbox.
New inWord
Quick jump to last position and reading mode
Let's imagine the situation that you are working with a large multi-page document and making some edits to it. In this situation, you will likely have to close and then open the document repeatedly to continue working. But the fact is that in MS Office, the document is always opened from the first page, which means that you need to independently search for the place where you finished viewing each time, which, you will agree, is not always convenient. And although to simplify this procedure in Office there is a keyboard shortcut Shift + F5, which takes you to the place of the last edit, most users do not even know about it and search for the desired fragment manually.
In Office 2013, the ability to go to the place where you last completed work is implemented much more clearly. When you reopen a document, a notification window is now displayed on the right side of the application window. It contains the date the file was last closed, as well as an invitation to the user to continue working from where he left off. Clicking on a message allows you to instantly move to the fragment of the document that was active before it was last closed. Moreover, even if you just read the file without making any changes to it, the last position will be remembered. This information is also stored in SkyDrive, so you can start reading a document on one computer and continue on another.
By the way, in the new edition of Office, the developers have made some changes to the document reading mode, in which most tools and interface elements are hidden from the screen. Now it is designed taking into account the features of working on tablets and computers with touch screens.
A document in updated mode resembles the pages of a regular paper magazine, since only the status bar with a zoom slider and mode switching buttons remains on the screen in reading mode. To scroll through pages, there are round arrow controls on the sides of the screen. It is noteworthy that in this mode, the font size is selected automatically based on the size of the device screen, and when you click on the image, it enlarges and pops up on top of the text.
Work with PDF
IN previous versions MS Office support for PDF consisted of the ability to save documents in this format. But in the 2013 edition, the developers went further and endowed the Word text editor with the ability not only to create, but also to open, as well as edit PDF files, like any ordinary documents.
It should be noted that this is an excellent innovation, but so far it cannot fully replace specialized applications for PDF editing. The fact is that when opening files with complex formatting or graphics-rich files, visual distortions or errors often occur that lead to the program crashing. However, the potential of this function cannot be overestimated, especially when it comes to working with forms that have simpler formatting. I would also like to hope that over time, working with complex PDF files in Word will become more stable and correct.
By the way, when working with PDF documents It's very convenient to use the Navigation panel. With its help, you can perform a quick search, as well as display thumbnails of pages and navigate between them. Moreover, if there are headings in the document, they will also be displayed in the panel.
Inserting media content from the Internet
Possibility of insertion various types images and other graphic objects exists in Word already a long time ago. But, despite this, in the new version the developers decided to add functionality in this direction, giving the application expanded support for embedding online media content. Thus, now users have the opportunity to insert videos and pictures directly from the Internet into a document.
The Insert Pictures tool lets you search for pictures or photos on Office.com, Bing, SkyDrive, and Flickr. The “Insert Video” function implements search through Bing and YouTube, and it is also possible to add a video from the site by inserting an embed code into the document.
New inExcel
Of course, it’s not easy to add new interesting features every time to a program that already has advanced functionality. That is why the innovations in Excel 2013 are most likely aimed not at expanding the functionality of the application, but at increasing the ease of working with it, and primarily for beginners.
Instant data filling
So, to simplify working with data of the same type, Excel has added or, more precisely, expanded functionality quickly filling tables.
While running, the program constantly analyzes the information you enter and tries to find certain patterns. If any are found, the application will immediately offer to automatically fill in the remaining required cells and complete the entry. For example, the illustration shows how Excel automatically prompts you to fill out the Name column when you enter names that appear before email addresses in the adjacent column on the left.
Express data analysis
Another “smart” feature that Excel has acquired is the ability to quickly visualize data.
Now, in order to analyze the information, you don’t need to think long about which option fits better for each specific situation. Simply select a block of data, after which a small quick analysis icon will appear in the lower right corner of the selected area. By clicking on it, you will see several buttons with which you can view various options presenting data in the most appropriate types of graphs, charts, histograms and sparklines.
Undoubtedly, novice users will also appreciate the new “Recommended Charts” command on the “Insert” tab, which allows you to select the appropriate chart from several recommended options offered by the application.
What's New in PowerPoint
Most of the updates in the presentation application are related to modern development trends computer technology. So in PowerPoint 2013, layouts and layouts with an aspect ratio of 16:9 finally appeared, designed to take advantage of the capabilities of modern widescreen monitors and projectors, which are inexorably replacing their classic counterparts.
The new version of PowerPoint contains more built-in codecs, making it possible to add video and audio tracks of the most modern formats to presentations, without the need for additional software. Some users will find it interesting to be able to play a selected music track, both while viewing the entire presentation and some of its slides.
It is impossible not to mention that now, when inserted directly into a presentation, graphs and charts from Excel completely retain their appearance and functionality. We also note the appearance of a new Eyedropper tool for filling shapes and the ability to combine several graphic objects into a single whole.
Presenter Mode, which appeared in Office 2010 and is useful when using multiple monitors, has also been improved and received several additional functions. Let us remind you that in this mode, one of the monitors can be used to show a presentation to the audience, and on the other, the working one, to display service information for the presenter, as well as slide show control tools.
For example, in PowerPoint 2013, on the utility screen, the presenter can see the current slide on the left, notes for it in the lower right corner, and a preview of the next slide in the upper right. Below the current slide are additional buttons that allow you to display your mouse, stylus, or finger as a virtual laser pointer. Also, using the working screen, you can quickly enlarge a fragment of a slide, make a selection with a marker, or move to the selected slides without leaving the slide show mode.
What's new in Outlook
Annually growing flow emails is gradually changing the basic principles of working with mail. Modern trends are such that most users, due to the large volume of correspondence, are trying to spend less and less time processing it. And I must say that the Outlook developers took this into account, making the application interface more concise and understandable.
First of all, it is worth noting the changes that affected the list of messages. He became more informative. Now, in addition to the sender's address and header, the first lines of the message began to be displayed. Due to this, in many cases you can understand the contents of the letter without even opening it. By the way, many users of popular web mail services, such as Gmail, are probably already accustomed to this display.
To speed up the procedure for managing messages, a button for quickly deleting a message has appeared to the right of the header. If you click on the blue area to the left of the header, you can change the status of the message from unread to read and vice versa.
Surely many users will like the new form of replying to letters. Unlike Outlook 2010, this no longer opens a new separate window - the reply comes directly from the current message. However, it is worth noting that there is some redundancy in the controls for this function, which are duplicated in the response form itself and on the ribbon.
If you start typing a response and then, without finishing it, move on to another message, the unfinished letter will automatically be saved in “Drafts”. In this case, in the “Inbox” folder, instead of a message to which a reply has not been completed, a draft will be displayed.
Another innovation that immediately catches the eye of fans of this mail client and organizer - by default there is no column on the right with a calendar and meetings. In the new version of Outlook, you can switch between Mail, Calendar, Contacts (People), and Tasks at the bottom left of the screen. At the same time, based on the optimization of applications for touch screens, each section received a corresponding large inscription that is easy to hit with your finger.
True, the regular desktop interface was not forgotten either. So, to view events in the calendar or any events, you do not need to directly switch to the corresponding view; you just need to hover your mouse over the required section and all the basic information will be displayed in a pop-up window. By the way, the calendar window now has a built-in weather widget.
Kit options, licenses and costs
In conclusion, it is worth talking about the options and how the new office suite is distributed. Today, Microsoft offers two main types of licenses - standard perpetual for one PC and subscription for multiple devices.
Subscription licenses are distributed as part of the Office 365 project and allow users to always have the latest versions of applications at their fingertips. Thus, using the Office 365 Home Advanced package, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher and Access, will cost 2,499 rubles per year or 249 rubles per month. In this case, you have the right to set office programs by five different computers, and each user is additionally provided with 20 GB of free disk space for data storage in the SkyDrive cloud service.
Traditional perpetual licenses for ordinary users, allowing you to install office applications on only one PC, are distributed in three editions. "Office for Home and Study 2013", designed for non-commercial use and including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, costs 3,499 rubles. The price of the Office for Home and Business 2013 package, which has all the same components plus Outlook, will be a considerable 10,699 rubles. Well, the most advanced edition of “Office Professional 2013”, which additionally has Publisher and Access in its arsenal, will cost 19,599 rubles. You also have the opportunity to purchase each application separately, but this is very unprofitable and makes virtually no sense.
As you can see, from a commercial point of view, using a subscription license is much more profitable than the usual classic option of purchasing an office suite with the possibility of lifetime use. IN Lately Microsoft increasingly wants to move away from perpetual licenses and therefore recommends purchasing a subscription for its products. True, if out of all the office applications you only use Word and Excel, then purchasing the “Office for home and study” edition may be a good option. But in any case, please note that this will be a license only for one computer and only for current version applications. With the release of a new version of the office suite free update no one guarantees you.
Conclusion
There is no doubt that Office 2013 for Microsoft is another step forward in the field of office applications. A number of innovations and improvements to existing functions definitely benefited the package, making working with documents more convenient and enjoyable. It is impossible not to note the new graphical component of this product, which provided pleasant animation in applications and fast rendering of interface elements.
At the same time, probably not all innovations will find a positive response from users and will be in demand by them. For example, a new flat interface design, devoid of any shadows, translucent textures and other decorations, may seem too simple and uninteresting to some. Tight integration with cloud storage SkyDrive is unlikely to be a serious argument for switching to the new edition for those who have been using others for a long time cloud services synchronize files such as Google Disk, Yandex Disk, Dropbox and others.
Personally, we liked MS Office 2013 and its new interface, but somehow there was no desire to replace the already familiar Office 2010 with it. Yes, on new machines with Windows 8, where there is no office yet, the installation is latest version This solution looks preferable. It can also be considered advisable to switch to Office 2013 within special programs, allowing you to update more than old version product for a new one. In those cases where you already own Office 2010, the need to upgrade to a new version does not seem so obvious, but in any case, the final decision is always yours.
