Microsoft offering sign up for Office preview on Android tablets

Microsoft Office on Android isn’t a new thing. Users were able to view documents and have limited functionality in editing them for free. However, more advanced support and cloud functions have been something that required a valid Office 365 subscription. But that appears to be no longer the case as Microsoft is offering its suite of apps and the ability to edit documents for free.

Coming off the announcement that Microsoft and Dropbox would be partnering up to offer a better mobile solution, bringing Office to the masses for free is a step in the right direction. Those with an iPad will recognize the user interface as it closely resembles the iPad variant. On top of that Microsoft has a sign up page for those interested in previewing the software. You should be aware though, that it comes with some pretty stringent requirements.

Those interested in trying out the software will have to remain on KitKat as Microsoft is “not seeking Android tablets running Lollipop.” So in order to remain eligible — besides having a 7-10.1-inch tablet — you’ll have to abstain from updating to Android 5.0.

General availability is said for “early 2015.” So if you’d rather have the Lollipop update (I know I would) but still want to use Office sometime soon, you’ll be happy to know that it’s coming sooner rather than later.

source: Office Blog

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