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Microsoft‘s subscription service “Microsoft 365” also has features for browsers.
In this article, we will explain the list of functions that can be used from the Microsoft 365 browser page and the points to note when using the browser version of Office.
Features available from the Microsoft 365 browser page
Let’s start by checking out the list of key features accessible from the Microsoft 365 browser page ( https://www.office.com ).
Web version Office application
You can use browser versions of various Office apps from the Microsoft 365 browser page.
| Word | Create and edit great-looking documents on the go. You can also read documents comfortably on any device. |
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| Excel | Easily add formulas, reorder columns, and resize spreadsheet tables from mobile. |
| PowerPoint | Edit slides on the go. Animations, screen switching, graphs, adding notes for presenters, etc. can also be operated from mobile devices. |
| Outlook | A consistent and familiar Outlook experience on any device. |
| OneDrive | View and share photos, documents and videos with 1TB of cloud storage. |
Other features of Microsoft 365
Other apps accessible from the Microsoft 365 browser page are:
| Teams | It is a communication tool that enables chat, video conferencing, file sharing, etc. |
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| Clipchamp | A browser-based service that allows you to create and edit videos. |
| Forms | Customize surveys and quizzes and get real-time results. |
| Lists | Allows users to create, share and track data in lists. |
| OneNote | Organize your notes, plan trips, and keep track of your lists with ease. |
| People | You can group, share and manage your contacts. |
| Power Automate | You can simplify your work by synchronizing files, etc. |
| Skype | It is a service that allows you to make video and voice calls for free. |
| Sway | Create interactive reports and presentations. |
| To Do | A tool for displaying a list of tasks and managing them. |
| family safety | You can search and set safety options. |
| schedule | Schedule management and sharing are possible. |
Other features from Microsoft
In addition, you can access the following browser services provided by Microsoft.
| Bing | This is a portal site where you can search web pages and images. |
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| MSN | This is a site where you can check the latest information such as news and sports. |
| Privacy | Set privacy for Microsoft apps and products. |
| Reward | Earn free rewards and redeem or donate rewards. |
Office has different functions and displays between the browser version and the desktop version
It should be noted that the browser version of Office available from the Microsoft 365 browser page has some limited features compared to the desktop version of Office.
Next, let’s take a closer look at the main differences between the browser version of Office and the desktop version of Office.
Word
The following operations cannot be performed in the browser version of Word.
- Add captions, citations, and references
- Advanced collaboration, including change tracking, document merging, comparison, and merging
- Advanced page layout tools and advanced printing tools
- Watermark etc.
Most of the functions are not used in general documents, but you need to be careful when you need to open a document that uses these functions.
Excel
The following operations cannot be performed in the browser version of Excel.
- Editing/executing macros
- Using conditional formatting
- Add New Pivot Table
- Fewer graph types available (map graphs, etc.)
- Unable to start CSV format files, etc.
Also, some functions may behave differently, which may cause inconvenience when creating a new sheet.
PowerPoint
The following operations cannot be performed with the browser version of PowerPoint.
- Zoom (create table of contents slide)
- Insert chart
- presenter tools
- Editing slide masters, etc.
Since the browser version of PowerPoint does not have a graph insertion function, it takes time and effort to convert graphs created with other software into images and paste them.
Microsoft 365 licenses that support desktop versions of Office
As mentioned above, various functions are restricted in the browser version of Office, so when introducing Microsoft 365 in a company, it is recommended to choose a license that supports the desktop version of Office.
Let’s take a closer look at the list of licenses that support the desktop version of Office and how to get a license agreement.
List of licenses for Microsoft 365
Below is a list of Microsoft 365 licenses that support desktop versions of Office.
| plan name | Apps for Business | Business Standard | Business Premium | Apps for Enterprise | E3 | E5 |
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| Target audience | General employee | General employee | General employee | General employee | General employee | General employee |
| User limit | 300 people | 300 people | 300 people | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Office apps | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| Exchange Online | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ||
| SharePoint Online | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ||
| Microsoft Teams | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ||
| OneDrive for Business | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ |
| add on | △ | ○ | ||||
| Windows | ○ | ○ | ○ | |||
| EMS | △ | △ | ○ |
It is recommended to use an agency for the license contract
When purchasing Microsoft 365 licenses, it is convenient to use agents such as NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation.
NEC Networks & System Integration provides support in Japanese and installation support for a wide range of tools and services.
Below is a list of the main tools supported by NEC Networks & System Integration.
| Canario (Telephone handling by AI) |
AI automatically forwards incoming calls to the office to a designated phone number, chat, or email. You can eliminate going to work just to pick up the phone. |
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| DocuSign (electronic contract service) |
It is a service that reduces costs, resources, time loss, etc. until the conclusion of a contract, and realizes a reduction in back-office work. It is useful for realizing telework. |
| eeasy (schedule adjustment tool for business) |
This is a tool that works with Outlook Calendar and Google Calendar to automatically judge free schedules and schedule adjustments. You can collectively manage internal and external schedules. |
| Neat (device dedicated to remote meetings) |
A monitor, speaker, and microphone are integrated, enabling high-quality web conferencing in spaces such as conference rooms. |
| Slido (Activation of seminars and events) |
A platform with voting and survey functions. By linking with Teams, you will be able to conduct QA and voting on web conferences. |
Utilizing our extensive experience and know-how based on in-house operation, we can propose and support the introduction of tools that meet your requirements.
summary
- From the Microsoft 365 browser page, it is possible to transition to various apps and services, including the browser version of Office.
- Since multiple functions are restricted in the browser version of Office, a plan that supports the desktop version of Office is recommended for corporate use.
- Microsoft 365 license agreement is recommended to be done from an agency such as NEC Networks & System Integration
Since various applications and services are aggregated on the Microsoft 365 browser page, it will be convenient to access it by bookmarking it.
NEC Networks & System Integration provides a wide range of support for the introduction and operation of Microsoft 365, so please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about how to use it.