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LibreOffice 7.3 brings big changes to the free Office alternative
By Sean Endicott published
A major update to LibreOffice improves interoperability with Microsoft Office and brings a long list of changes. It should be easier than ever to transition from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice.
Linux replaces Windows in one German state's bid for software independence
By Robert Carnevale last updated
One German state is tired of Redmond-based software, so it's turning to Tux the penguin for assistance. This isn't the first time part of Germany's considered such a plan.
New font feature coming to PowerPoint with anticipated March 2022 release date
By Robert Carnevale published
Organizations with custom fonts can look forward to injecting them directly into PowerPoint with a new feature. It's set to arrive in March 2022.
Make Microsoft Teams, Edge, and PowerPoint pop with Pantone's purple color of the year
By Sean Endicott last updated
Microsoft has several themes and background images available based on the Pantone Color of the Year for 2022. The purple shade is meant to represent that transition we’ll see next year.
Microsoft attracts scrutiny from rivals and UK over software bundling practices
By Robert Carnevale published
Once again, the competition is not happy with Microsoft's family of software.
Office Insiders can try out the mica blur effect in Microsoft Word on Windows 11
By Sean Endicott published
Office Insiders in the Beta Channel can check out the mica blur effect in Microsoft Word on Windows 11. The mica effect uses fewer system resources than other types of blurring.
Best Black Friday Microsoft Office deals
By Brendan Lowry last updated
Get productive with these excellent deals on Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365.
Using Office 2021 on macOS 10.14 or older? Bad news.
By Robert Carnevale published
If you're not rocking macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer while using Office 2021, you're in for a nasty surprise come December 2021, when you'll no longer receive updates.
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