RV_ Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 Wow! Now instead of separate free versions of Word and Excel for my Android phones, they have an Android free Microsoft Office App! Excerpt: "Most of us have more apps than we need on our phones, so I’ve always been a little annoyed that reading Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents requires separate apps – even if I’ll only ever use some of them sparingly. Fret no more: today Microsoft publicly released the first unified Office app for Android. The app was previously only available for Office Insiders during a preview period that began in November with a small group of users, according to Thurrott.com. Now it’s available publicly right in the Play Store. The app does much more than let you read and edit documents from those three apps though. Some other features include: Quickly jotting down notes (which can sync with the Windows 10 Sticky Notes app) Scanning text from images, including spreadsheets Reading and signing PDFs Scanning images using your phone camera Transferring files to your computer and nearby devices It’s not clear if Microsoft plans to eventually replace the dedicated Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps on Android, or if the unified Office app will live on in parallel for the foreseeable future. There’s also no word on when the app will arrive on iOS, and Android Police also notes the app does not appear to work properly on tablets just yet. We’ve contacted Microsoft for more information will update this post if we hear back. In the meantime, you can download the new Office app here." Source: https://thenextweb.com/apps/2020/02/17/microsoft-just-combined-word-excel-and-powerpoint-into-a-single-handy-android-app/ See also: https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/02/17/microsofts-new-all-in-one-office-app-is-now-available-for-all-but-tablets-arent-supported/ Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 3 hours ago, RV_ said: Wow! Now instead of separate free versions of Word and Excel for my Android phones, they have an Android free Microsoft Office App! Thanks for the tip. I just downloaded the app! Quote Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 RV Linda tried to download the app on her Galx 8s from the play store and they want $8.00 a year for it? docj Did you pay for it? Dennis Quote USA Master Sergeant Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted February 19, 2020 Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 I wasn't asked to pay for the app, but I already pay a monthly fee for a Microsoft Office 365 account. Quote Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) YW Joel! It is not available for tablets yet, according the the article I posted above. Read the last para in my post above. It's free for Android phones, replaces the three free Word, Excel, and Powerpoint apps, or for now coexists with them. I installed with no issues. I have Office 365 military edition as well. For five computers. https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/msoffice_install-mso_winother-mso_365hp/office-365-home-military-edition/8e8ac1cb-83b3-4ff0-981f-52b5727690a3 They put it on sale for $69.95 once a year or so. That's when I buy. https://www.shopmyexchange.com/microsoft-office-365-home-subscription-military-edition/8011915 Edited February 21, 2020 by RV_ Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 RV Then do you need a paid subscription to Office 365 to download the free Andorid app? Dennis Quote USA Master Sergeant Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 No, the app is free and separate. Not for tablets of computers just phones. Read the link in my first post. Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Can confirm, free app from the Play Store. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 RV I did read your first post and I know it is for phones only I was only telling you and others what Linda experienced when she tried to download it to her Samsung Galaxey 8 smart phone from the play store which you should have know had you read my post. Dennis Quote USA Master Sergeant Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted February 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 Ray, I had three Galaxys, one 10" Galaxy Tab 10, one Tab 7, then one Tab 8. Sorry, I know nothing about Galaxy phones. I've only had Motorola and Windows Lumia phones. Sorry Brain fart. You said phone 8s, I heard 8" tablet. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1507031-REG/samsung_sm_t290nzkaxar_8_0_32gb_galaxy_tab.html/overview Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted February 23, 2020 Report Share Posted February 23, 2020 (edited) On 2/22/2020 at 8:52 AM, DJW said: RV I did read your first post and I know it is for phones only I was only telling you and others what Linda experienced when she tried to download it to her Samsung Galaxey 8 smart phone from the play store which you should have know had you read my post. Dennis When you go to download the app, there are quite a few apps that come up with similar names. Possibly she didn't select the correct one. I've attached a screenshot which shows the icon being used for this particular app. Make sure that you only select an app with this icon. Edited January 16, 2023 by docj Quote Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^that! Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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