Tech Made Simple

Hot Topics: How to Fix Bluetooth Pairing Problems | Complete Guide to Facebook Privacy | How to Block Spam Calls | Snapchat Symbol Meaning

We may earn commissions when you buy from links on our site. Why you can trust us.

author photo

Drobox App Lets You View, Edit & Save Microsoft Office Docs

by Fox Van Allen on February 28, 2015

Microsoft Word / Dropbox integration promptMost everyone is familiar with Microsoft Office at this point – it’s arguably the most popular office productivity suite in the world since its initial release way back in 1990. Dropbox, meanwhile, is one of the most popular cloud storage services in the world. It should come as a surprise, then, that these two behemoths have finally come together. You can now edit Office files directly from the Dropbox service and access Dropbox files directly from the new Office apps for iPad, iPhone and Android devices.

The cross-app feature allows you to sync document changes across devices, edit documents saved in the cloud while on the go and easily share your files with associates. These features were announced late last year for Apple iOS and were quickly implemented; functionality for the Android version of Microsoft Office went live just this month. To give it a try, choose "Add a Place" in the mobile app's file save screen, choose Dropbox from the list of cloud storage options and sign in to your account when prompted.

Microsoft Word iOS appThe Microsoft Office suite for iOS, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint, is now a free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The core experience of each is free (basic document creation and editing in Word, for example); more advanced features (e.g., charts, track changes) come with a $6.99 per month or $69.99 yearly Office 365 subscription. You can learn more about Office 365 at the Microsoft website. Mobile versions of OneNote and Outlook are also available, but do not have Dropbox functionality.

The Dropbox cloud file storage service offers 2 GB of universally accessible storage space for free to all Dropbox account holders. An upgrade to the $9.99 per month Dropbox Pro service with 1 TB of storage space is available for $9.99 per month. You can find the free Dropbox iOS app on the Apple App Store and the Android version on Google Play. For more information on starting an account, visit dropbox.com.

[Image credit: Microsoft]


Topics

Mobile Apps, News, Computers and Software, Software & Games, Productivity, Phones and Mobile, Android Apps, iPhone/iPad Apps, Blog, Organization


Discussion loading

Home | About | Meet the Team | Contact Us
Media Kit | Newsletter Sponsorships | Licensing & Permissions
Accessibility Statement
Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookie Policy

Techlicious participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, which provide a small commission from some, but not all, of the "click-thru to buy" links contained in our articles. These click-thru links are determined after the article has been written, based on price and product availability — the commissions do not impact our choice of recommended product, nor the price you pay. When you use these links, you help support our ongoing editorial mission to provide you with the best product recommendations.

© Techlicious LLC.