Microsoft Office Web Apps Now Officially Office Online
It’s re branding time at Microsoft, it seems. The official statement about SkyDrive being re branded to OneDrive
has barely made the rounds, and we’re now seeing another change. This
time, it’s Office Web Apps, which is now called Office Online. It’s not
that this move has been kept a secret, as there were hints in the past
weeks, but now, it’s the real deal.
Office Online
is basically the web-based versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
OneNote. I think all of us can agree that Microsoft Office is one of the
strongest – if not the strongest – suite of software for its niche, and the web-based version can carry its own weight as well.
Why the re branding?
Perhaps it’a all a part of spreading more awareness for the product.
As you may have surmised, Office Online (even back when it had a
different name) led a quiet existence. Microsoft didn’t really promote
it much, although the service is free. Or maybe, it is exactly because of that that Office Online was not highlighted.
One very noticeable thing about the new look is how the most popular
software is highlighted from the get go. You’ll also notice the
inclusion of OneDrive.
In any case, the re branding can only serve to make users aware of
this alternative online collaboration, especially those who want no
issues with compatibility. Additionally, humans are creatures of habit,
and I am willing to bet that the average Microsoft Office user will want
to see the exact same thing (layout, etc.) if they use an online
version of a piece of software. And yes, Office Online does look nice,
too.
With Office Online now live, I wonder how this will affect usage
statistics of Google Drive? If you’re a user of the latter, and you
regularly use Microsoft Office, would you consider switching to Office
Online now?
EnjOy..:)
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