The application will be available by the end of the month

Apr 17, 2015 17:45 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft released the most recent Windows 10 for Phones Technical Preview about a week ago, and one of the most important improvements was the fact that it was supported by many more Lumia smartphones.

However, Microsoft also announced that the new version of Windows 10 for Phones had some known issues that would be addressed in the upcoming builds.

One of them is the fact that it lacks any Office apps, so those who absolutely need to work with Microsoft document apps shouldn't install this Windows 10 build.

Today, the Redmond-based company has announced that the Office Universal apps preview for Windows 10 for phones will be available for download by the end of the month.

These applications have been designed with productivity in mind. They have been especially built for tablets and phones, so users should expect them to be optimized for viewing, quick edits, notes and mark-up.

“They're fantastic for reading and perfect for touch- and pen-based content creation”

Using the new Office Universal apps on tablets should offer a fast, fluid and streamlined experience. On the other hand, as far as smartphones are concerned, the Universal apps will immediately adapt to the smaller display, but they will continue to offer the same high level of productivity.

All commands and controls have been moved to the bottom of the display so that Windows Phone users can make edits with just one hand, as well as sort out their work.

According to Microsoft, “with this announcement, we’re rounding out our Office on Windows line-up, and I wanted to take the opportunity to explain our strategy of Universal and Desktop apps.”

The Redmond-based company has also confirmed that the new Office Universal apps preview for Windows 10 for Phone is expected to be available by the end of the month.

This means that we should have them on our phones in less than weeks from now. Stay tuned for more updates on the matter.

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