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"Buggy beyond belief"

dominik_12 January 29, 2016 / Version: Microsoft Office 2016 Preview 15.9

2016-01-29 16:57:32 | By dominik_12

Pros

Allows use of the cloud

Cons

DOES NOT WORK with Hyperlinked document during presentations. Hyperlinked documents (video, URL, Word, other PPTX documents) do NOT work properly. They WILL show on the presenter's screen but won't project unless you exit the presentation. This has been reported to MS numerous times ... but NO response. Has been an issue with PCs since 2013 (NOW I find out!).
2. Convoluted means to show "Hidden" slides. You NORMALLY, "Hide" a slide so that you can hyperlink (there I go, again) to it, show it and then return to the previous slide. THEN ... when you go to other slides, the hidden slide isn't shown. 2016 does NOT work that way!
3. When you do EXIT the presentation for an external hyperlink, and then attempt to return to the particular slide bulleted point you hyperlinked from, it takes you back to the PRESENTATION ... but you get to AGAIN sort through your WHOLE slide deck! You MUST complete the slides in your hyperlinked file and then EXIT it to return properly??!! :-(

Summary

IF ... you can remain with Powerpoint 2011 ... DO IT ... otherwise go with Keynote!

3 stars

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"Shortcut keys still don't match windows despite claims."

ChristianB3D May 18, 2015 / Version: Microsoft Office 2016 Preview 15.9

2015-05-18 14:50:47 | By ChristianB3D

Pros

Nice templates, looks a little cleaner.

Cons

The one thing that made me want to get it was this promise "Improved keyboard shortcuts: Support for the most popular Windows Word keyboard shortcuts".

FAIL! Excel shortcuts still don't match Excel on Windows.

Summary

I was super hopeful but sadly disappointed to see that the shortcuts still don't match Windows shortcuts. Back to Google sheets for the majority of my spreadsheet work. You would think that with all the market share that Microsoft is loosing they would make sure they get things right.

1 stars

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"You didn't describe the pricing model"

WGibson6481 March 13, 2015 / Version: Microsoft Office 2016 Preview 15.8

2015-03-13 15:27:57 | By WGibson6481

Pros

I do not really care about the "enhanced capabilities," if I do not know the cost.

Cons

Office 2011 for the Mac was a "one-time cost" model ? I bought the software, put it on my machines, and the use (and the files) was (were) free. However, Cloud-based software runs two risks 1) the vendor goes "belly up" and I do not have the software to run independently and/or I lose my data/files, and 2) every time I access the data/files, I am paying for the usage. One who uses the programs a lot pay more than those who do not; but the "heavy users" pay through the nose on every usage.

If you / Microsoft do not provide the pricing model, in advance, and Microsoft does not lock it in, then we (the users) are at the mercy of their pricing model.

Give me the disks every time.

Summary

Never will I go to this model.

2 stars

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"Only for Yosemite"

nornorb March 06, 2015 / Version: Microsoft Office 2016 Preview 15.8

2015-03-06 00:42:32 | By nornorb

Pros

Nothing, because it doesn't run on Mavericks

Cons

Only Yosemite (my worst buggy OSX since 8 years - I switched back to Mavericks with my one year old iMac)

Summary

It should be compatible with Mavericks

1 stars

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"Don't be fooled this is an UPDATE download"

jnstrom November 16, 2008 / Version: Not Found

2008-11-16 13:40:59 | By jnstrom

Pros

There is no pros it is not the software they state it is. I dont understand how people are giving it 5 stars unless they are paid microsoft raters. This is not 2008 it is an update for office 2004!!!! You will not be able to use this download wout 04

Cons

Read the Pros. Dont be fooled!!!! Dont bother downloading this unless they change it to what they say it is! Check before you ok it!!!!

Summary

NOT Microsoft Office 2008!!!! It is an update for 2004!!!

1 stars

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"Microsoft Office Why?"

mlcgruhlke November 15, 2008 / Version: Not Found

2008-11-15 13:43:07 | By mlcgruhlke

Pros

None that I can think of

Cons

This is a Bill Gates product, need I say more?

Summary

Why run a Microsoft program when Open Office is available. Afterall, MS just used the code from OO to create they own program and marketed it making millions of dollars. Open Office is much more user friendly, doesn't crash like MS Office and best yet, it's FREE!!!!!!!

3 stars

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"Better than nothing"

kasia1943 November 11, 2008 / Version: Not Found

2008-11-11 06:57:55 | By kasia1943

Pros

a lot like Microsoft but not as good

Cons

Less than Microsoft Office

Summary

As a free be it is fine

4 stars

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"Better than previous version"

khaleeqzamansoomro November 05, 2008 / Version: Microsoft Office 2008 12.1

2008-11-05 21:05:11 | By khaleeqzamansoomro

Pros

some of new programs

Cons

that versions is good ,No think i was dislike in this vesion.

Summary

Sorry i cant describe................................................

2 stars

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"Used it for 6 weeks & deleted office 2008 from my comp!"

anntann November 01, 2008 / Version: Not Found

2008-11-01 07:17:33 | By anntann

Pros

Love the entourage in particular

Cons

The overall experience is far smoother in previous edition, especially excel.

2 stars

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"Didn't function very well so I deleted it"

Juliempollock October 27, 2008 / Version: Not Found

2008-10-27 10:23:39 | By Juliempollock

Pros

Small download

Cons

I didn't like anything about it.

Summary

Doesn't work very well so I removed it and installed Open Office.

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Full Specifications

What's new in version 15.9
Outlook Networking improvements for Exchange accounts New "Propose New Time" feature: Meeting attendees can propose a new time for a meeting, and meeting organizers can view and modify meeting proposals and send updates. Known bug fixes Word Scrolling performance improvements New Macro recording feature New search feature for online document templates Proofing tools: New "custom dictionary" and "exclude dictionary" support New user information settings in program preferences Improved keyboard shortcuts: Support for the most popular Windows Word keyboard shortcuts Accessibility feature: Improved support for VoiceOver Performance improvements Known bug fixes Excel New Analysis ToolPak New "Solver" feature Accessibility feature: Improved support for VoiceOver Known bug fixes PowerPoint Accessibility feature: Improved support for VoiceOver Known bug fixes

What's new in version 15.9

Outlook

Networking improvements for Exchange accounts
New "Propose New Time" feature: Meeting attendees can propose a new time for a meeting, and meeting organizers can view and modify meeting proposals and send updates.
Known bug fixes

Word

Scrolling performance improvements
New Macro recording feature
New search feature for online document templates
Proofing tools: New "custom dictionary" and "exclude dictionary" support
New user information settings in program preferences
Improved keyboard shortcuts: Support for the most popular Windows Word keyboard shortcuts
Accessibility feature: Improved support for VoiceOver
Performance improvements
Known bug fixes

Excel

New Analysis ToolPak
New "Solver" feature
Accessibility feature: Improved support for VoiceOver
Known bug fixes

PowerPoint

Accessibility feature: Improved support for VoiceOver
Known bug fixes

General
Publisher	Microsoft
Publisher web site	http://www.microsoft.com/
Release Date	April 15, 2015
Date Added	April 15, 2015
Version	15.9

Category
Category	Business Software
Subcategory	Office Suites

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Mac/OS X 10.10
Additional Requirements	None

Download Information
File Size	2.48GB
File Name	OfficePreview.pkg

Popularity
Total Downloads	621,269
Downloads Last Week	1,043

Pricing
License Model	Free to try
Limitations	Not available
Price	Free

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