Knowing the different between the versions
of microsoft office will enable you make wise decisions and use the new
version more efficiently. lets take a look at some of the
most distinguishing differences.
Version 2013 has a more streamlined look with improved
connectivity and Cloud features.
Microsoft has increased the user's ability to share work with
colleagues over a range of devices, and expanded the range of finishing touches
to give Word documents a professional edge.
1.
Improved screen reading experience
- New
read mode
2013 makes it easier to read columns with the automatic text reflow. - Object
zoom
With the click of the mouse, the user can see more detail in tables, charts, images and videos. The detail will then return to the original size with another mouse click. - Resume
reading
2013 includes automatic bookmarks - remembering where you were at when you last visited the document.
2. Easier
collaboration
2013's new features aim to make it easier to share work with
colleagues including:
- Reply
comment feature which makes it easier to track discussions.
- Simplified
sharing
Via default saving of new documents to SkyDrive or SharePoint ensuring that everyone has the latest version. With easy control of permissions for viewing and editing. - Ability
to share and present documents even if other users don't have Word,
allowing them to read through the document on your screen, in their
browser.
3.
Improved Professional Finish to Word documents
Such as the easier inclusion and use of charts, photos and
diagrams
4. Easy
to use alignment guide.
These appear as and when you need them and disappear when you've
finished.
5.
Improved handling of PDF content.
With 2013, the user can open a PDF in Word, and it act like Word
content making it easier to edit.
6. Live
layout
The text reflows automatically when you move a photo, video or
shape to a new position.
A Brief Comparison
Between MS Office 2013 and 2010
• Office 2013 enables
the user to control its license using a central console while this is not
available in Office 2010.
• Office 2013 is offered
with a subscription based service, which enables the user to seamlessly
synchronize his work among all the computers he works while Office 2010 doesn’t
feature this.
• Office 2013 is more
touch friendly and is aligned with Windows 8 metro style UI compared to Office
2010.
• Office 2013 comes with
enhanced user experience and intuitive interaction with the users compared to
Office 2010.
• Excel 2013 supports
multiple monitors while it wasn’t available in Office 2010.
• Word 2013 has an
enhanced reading mode which enables the user to interact with the document
better compared to Word 2010.
• PowerPoint 2013 also
has better controls compared to PowerPoint 2010.
Conclusion
The intention of this
conclusion is not to decide which version is better since Office 2013 is
obviously better because Microsoft released it as the successor of Office 2010.
However, we will discuss the feasibility of adopting Office 2013 if you already
have 2010 or even 2007 versions. The main argument supporting Office 2013 would
be the integration of Office 365 which moves the suite more towards the cloud.
This may be a significant advantage for professionals and heavy users and
integration with Windows 8 would make it an obvious choice if you bought the
OS. Although this is the case, Office 2013 requires a computer with
considerable performance, and it also needs the user to have Windows 7 or
Windows 8. This is not a similar occurrence in most of the corporate
environments, and hence there may be some reluctance in migrating to Office
2013. I would certainly give it a second thought if I am placed in the same
situation because I can effectively simulate the push towards cloud using
certain other techniques without buying Office 2013 and spending a lot of money
and time to upgrade my hardware. Hence it all comes down to what you think of
it as a suite. My recommendation is to go ahead and download the public beta,
use it in a personal computer and check whether you like it. Evaluate it
against Office 2010 having your usage patterns in mind and check whether it
makes your life easy.
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