All Entries Tagged With: "Word"

Google Introduces New Mobile Version of Google Docs Viewer

Google announced today on the Official Google Mobile Blog the introduction of its popular Google Docs Viewer for Android, iPhone, and iPad. Just as the desktop version, the new Google Docs Viewer for mobile will allow users to easily view PDFs, Power Point, and Word [.doc and .docx] documents on their mobile browsers. The service offers different features such as panning and zooming. iPhone and iPad users can also use the pinch-to-zoom feature.

To try out the new Google Docs Viewer for Mobile, just visit docs.google.com from your Android-powered device, iPhone, or iPad. All previously uploaded documents should be accessible from there on.

Gmail: Microsoft Word Documents Can Now Be Viewed in A Browser

Google announced today on the Official Gmail Blog that Microsoft Word documents can now be easily viewed in a browser when received as attachments in Gmail. Previously, users would had to download and open .doc and .docx files with the Microsoft Word desktop application in order to view them. Now, individuals will be able to see Word documents online in their browsers with the Google Docs viewer, which already allows Gmail users to conveniently open PDF, TIFF, and Power Point files.

All you have to do is click on the “View” link, which will automatically open the Google Docs viewer. Additionally, if the “Edit online” button is clicked, the document will open in Google Docs for editing. Users also have the option to download the file to open it with Microsoft Word.

Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac to Be Available for The Holiday Season

While we already know most of the pricing and availability details regarding Microsoft Office 2010 for Windows, the story has been the complete opposite when it comes to its Mac counterpart. However, the Office for Mac team just recently sent out a tweet today informing that the productivity suit will be available for this upcoming holiday season. While that’s not much information to go on with, the team states that an specific release date will be revealed in the Fall.

Screenshots of Office 2011 for Mac Come to Light

A set of early screenshots of Office 2011 for Mac have been made public today. The images were obtained by BGR, and they clearly show the progress Microsoft has made thus far on the development of Outlook, Word, Excel, Notes, Calendar, and PowerPoint 2011 for Mac computers.

This will be the very first time Outlook will become available for Mac. The interface difference between the Windows version and its Mac counterpart is not really that big. For instance, they will both have mail preview pane, tasks, contacts, calendar, and notes.

Outlook, Word, Excel, Calendar, and Notes appear to have a quick search bar. This will make it easy for users to find content within their documents. Additionally, Office 2011 is rumored to include the same multi-use functionality that allows more than one Office 2010 user to work on a document simultaneously. Microsoft has definitely come a long way from the early days of Office for Mac to offering its programs as native Cocoa applications.

Check out the entire gallery after the break.

Microsoft Loses Yet Another Word Patent Appeal

Back in January, Erictric reported that Microsoft filed a second appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit after a U.S. ruled in favor Canadian company i4i Inc., which accused the Redmond-based company of infringing a XML patent with its Office 2007 and Microsoft Word programs.

Today, we learn that Microsoft has lost its appeal, yet again. The company is now facing a fee of up to $240 million. That’s probably on top of already high fees that Microsoft paid to the best of lawyers to help the company get out of this mess. Unfortunately, not even the best attorneys could help Redmond on this one.

Apparently, the reason why the appeal was denied again is because there’s enough evidence pointing that Microsoft was aware that the i4i technology was patented when it used it on Word. Still, Microsoft might be able to file another appeal. This time with the Supreme Court.

More as we learn new information.

[ via BBC ]

Microsoft Files Another Appeal in i4i Inc. Case

Lliterally only a couple of days before the injunction against Microsoft Word and Office goes into full effect on Monday, January 11, Microsoft has announced that it has yet again filed another appeal on Friday [yesterday]. While Microsoft has already started complying with the injunction by shipping new versions of Word and Office without the trouble-causing XML feature, the company has asked for a rehearing with either the full appeals court or the partial panel that heard its case.

Microsoft said in a statement:

“Today Microsoft filed a petition with the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for both panel rehearing and rehearing en banc in the I4i case. The petition details significant conflicts we believe the December 22 decision creates with established precedents governing trial procedure and the determination of damages, and we are concerned that the decision weakens judges’ authority to apply appropriate safeguards in future patent trials.”

Microsoft Responds to Banning of Word and Office 2007

Just a couple of hours ago, we reported that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled in favor of i4i Inc. banning Microsoft from selling its Microsoft Word and Office 2007 products starting January 11, 2010. A few moments ago, Microsoft released a statement in response to the Court’s decision.

According to Microsoft the injunction only affects Microsoft Word 2007 and Microsoft Office 2007. Ever since the i4i Inc. filed the lawsuit back in August, Microsoft has apparently been preparing for this moment by removing the “little used” XML feature from its Word and Office 2007 software. They expect to have the updated Word and Office 2007 products ready by January 11, 2010, and keep selling them with no problems. Copies that have been already purchased will not be affected by the ban.

Google Quietly Releases Its Own Dictionary

Yes, Google now has its very own definition and translation online dictionary. No one is certain when exactly Google quietly launched the new service, which can be found at Google.com/Dictionary. The LA Times is credited as being the first to make the discovery.

Google is already familiar to the word of online definitions and translations. Before, you could search the definition of a word by using the ‘define:word’ search term on Google.com. Also, Google has allowed people for a very long time to translate words and sentences into approximately 51 different languages by using Google Translate, which seems to be incorporated in the new dictionary.

Microsoft Office to be Released in June 2010

Six editions of Microsoft Office are slated for release in June 2010, we’re learning today from Neowin. Of these six versions (Starter, Home and Student, Home and Business, Standard, Professional, Professional Plus) we will see a free version, which includes Word and Excel, and will unfortunately include advertising and limited functionality.

Currently, there is not information on pricing for the product. Additionally, a Mac version of the suite is also expected to be released in 2010, though there apparently is not a set date for launch.

If you simply cannot wait, downloadable versions should be available to developers via MSDN and TechNet. You can also currently download the beta of Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus.