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Applications for working with documents on iPad / mini / Pro
Modern tablet computers have become part of our life, and for many users new devices have partially or completely replaced computers. Whether it's the iPad Air, iPad mini, or third-party device, today's tablets can handle a variety of daily tasks, from entertainment or browsing the web to working with graphics or office documents.
By the way, namely install office on iPad most often asked by Customers when ordering any software service in our service center. It is for them, as well as for all those who often need to work with text documents, spreadsheets or presentations, that we have prepared an article-an overview of the most popular programs for working with documents and office applications for iPad.
1.iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
Apple's signature office suite was first released for Mac computers running OS X. With the release of the first-generation iPad and the App Store for it, Apple has successfully adapted iWork for your tablet.
Long time, applications from the package iWork possessing a very limited set of functions (compared to the full-fledged version for Mac, of course), they were the only software solution for working with office documents on the iPad. Now, more than four years after the mobile version of iWork appeared, we can say with confidence that any of the applications included in it can completely replace similar office programs for a computer.
iWork for iPad has several interesting advantages over other office applications, but all of them will be relevant only if you are deeply "immersed" in the Apple eco-system, actively use several "apple" devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac) and the capabilities of "cloud" storage iCloud. First of all, it is instant synchronization and access to all your documents from any device - thanks to this, wherever you are, the current versions of important files will always be at hand. It is also possible to note the system of joint work with files by several users at the same time, the work of which is based on the use of the so-called "iWork in the cloud" service - this will be convenient for everyone who needs to have access to files and work with them together with colleagues or friends.
In general, iWork has all the basic functionality for working with documents on the iPad: an interface professionally adapted to work on a tablet; formatting and layout options for documents; many built-in templates; compatibility with Microsoft Office formats. However, the last point also contains one of the drawbacks - iWork cannot open documents created in the programs of the old Microsoft office suite. As for the rest, Apple's proprietary office suite for iPad, which has been successfully developing for four years, is one of the most convenient solutions for people who actively use Apple products and have a need to constantly work with various office documents.
2. Microsoft Office for iPad (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
The office suite Microsoft Office has been in development for a long time, but in the end it was still released in March 2014. Initially all functionality Microsoft Office for iPad were available only on a paid basis - after a 30-day trial period, the user had to subscribe, the cost of which was about $ 100 per year. In November 2015, along with the Office for iPad update, you can fully use Microsoft office applications without a subscription, absolutely free.
It should be noted that Microsoft Office for iPad has a fairly large set of functions that allow you to freely work with any type of office files, be it Word documents, Excel spreadsheets or PowerPoint presentations. At the same time, all programs from the package support Apple AirPrint wireless printing technology, which allows, with an appropriate printer, to fully work with office documents without the need for a computer.
Of course, it was not without Microsoft's proprietary services - "cloud storage" One drive and platform support Share Point, the use of which, for sure, will be relevant for corporate users. By the way, the lack of support for any alternative "cloud" services has long been one of the significant drawbacks of Microsoft's office suite. However, in the latest update, Microsoft Office still received support for the popular "cloud" service Dropbox, so that users can view, edit and save documents directly to a folder on the Dropbox server.
Of the obvious shortcomings of the program, one can note the complete lack of support for the Apple iCloud Drive "cloud" service (most likely, Microsoft simply does not want to add this support in order to attract users for its own One Drive), as well as errors that can periodically appear when working with documents old formats. In addition, we note that using Microsoft Office on iPad it will be more comfortable for those users who often have the opportunity to work with Windows-based computers.
Otherwise, we can say that Microsoft Office for iPad is one of the most powerful competitors to the iWork office suite from Apple, and the fact that using all the programs from the suite from a certain time has become absolutely free, for sure, will significantly expand the number of Microsoft Office users on Apple tablet computers.
3. Citrix ShareFile QuickEdit (former Office HD)
ShareFile QuickEdit- universal application, office - "all in one", which allows you to fully work with various electronic documents (text documents, tables, presentations).
This versatility is one of the main advantages of the application. With a sufficient set of tools to view, edit and create documents within one application, many users prefer to use this particular program instead of application packages from Apple or Microsoft. And, we must admit, this choice is quite justified - the program's capabilities are quite enough for everyday use when working with documents, and one application instead of three looks more organic on the iPad screen and takes up less space in the device's internal memory.
But this, of course, is not the main thing. The main thing is the functionality of the office application, and we note that ShareFile QuickEdit perfectly fulfills its purpose. It is simple and convenient to work with office documents in the program. QuickEdit supports viewing, editing and creating documents in Microsoft Office formats (Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations). Of course, the program's capabilities are not as wide as, for example, individual applications from the Microsoft Office suite for iPad, but for most users they will be enough. In addition, the developers regularly update their application, adding new functions and improving the existing functionality.
For example, QuickEdit has many connection options for various popular network storages (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.), working with documents, both in the "cloud" and on the device itself; has the function of tracking changes in documents, which allows you to return to the previous view of the document if some mistake was made; allows you to put a password on important documents that should not be accessible to prying eyes.
It is worth noting that the program perfectly copes with opening and editing large and complex documents without any special problems - at least during the testing of the application, we did not observe any errors or spontaneous "crashes".
4. Documents (file manager)
Of all the file managers available in the App Store, we decided to highlight and tell you exactly about the application. Documents... Moreover, it is this program that we can call an unambiguous "must have" for all iPad owners. There are several reasons for this at once.
The first and foremost is, of course, the functionality of the program. Documents is a universal file manager that supports many electronic file formats (documents, spreadsheets, presentations, videos, music, archives). At the same time, the viewing function is available for almost all formats without the ability to edit, but with the ability to open in third-party applications installed on the iPad. When you open PDF files in the Documents program, you can leave notes, create bookmarks, quickly jump to the desired page and search for text in a document, even the largest.
In Documents, you can add access to a variety of "cloud" storages (in addition to the standard set of Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, there are many other services, among which, for example, there is Yandex.Disk, which will certainly delight many Yandex users). Access to all accounts is organized very conveniently - after adding a folder appears in the main window of the program, after switching to which all files stored on the server appear in front of you.
The built-in browser is another of the undoubted positives. Thanks to him, you can download any files from web sites directly to the memory of your device, after which they will be available in the "Downloads" folder inside the program Documents where they can be viewed or opened in a third-party editing application.
The multitude of application settings that relate to literally every aspect of using the program can also delight users working with various documents on their iPad. Those who are worried about protecting their personal information and files will surely be pleased with the ability to set a password to enter the program.
As soon as Apple first showed the iPad to the world, almost no one believed that something could be created on such a device. Watching videos, retouching photos a little, playing toys, listening to music - anything but create content. Over time, text editors began to appear on iOS, even program code editors, and the transfer of the iWork package finally convinced everyone that the iPad is not just a flattened smartphone, but a real tool for productive work. As for Microsoft, this company only by the fifth generation of the device was able to realize the need of users for serious products and literally released its own set of software for creating and editing texts, tables and presentations. With the first of these products, Microsoft Word for iPad, we will introduce you today.
One important point should be mentioned right away. While all new Microsoft products are available in the App Store for free, they require an Office 365 subscription to fully function. Whether it's expensive or not, it's up to you. The cheapest tariff plan costs 250 rubles per month and 2500 rubles per year. For home use, it is more than enough. If you do not subscribe to this tariff plan, all new applications can be used only as viewers. You will be able to sync with the free cloud and view documents, but you can only make changes from your computer.
Note that Office for iPad is also available on other Office 365 plans. For example, students and teachers who subscribe to a four-year Office 365 for Students subscription also get the right to use a full-fledged mobile "office" on any number of iPads.
We have sorted out the financial issues, now is the time to look at what Microsoft offers us in the mobile version of its word processor. First, let's go to the template library and look at what is there. There are not so many options, but they are all different and you can choose the closest to your desires and start editing it.
The mobile Word interface is very similar to the desktop and web versions of the product. Simple laconic icons, dynamic tabs and no unnecessary buttons. Everything is very clear.
Taking an example from the existing analogues, Word for iOS implements dynamic menu sections. For example, if you are just typing text, you do not need to see the tab from which pictures are being edited. She's not. As soon as you select a picture, it appears and all buttons become visible. It's the same with tables. Only the main sections of the toolbar remain unchanged: Home, Insert, Layout, and so on. An expected, intuitive and familiar, and therefore very convenient solution.
The context menu is also well done. For example, when selecting a table, you will not need to go into a special tab on the toolbar, but you will only need to click on the ellipsis and Word will offer you to insert another row or column from the right or left edge.
As for the graphic abilities of mobile Word, they are also performed at a decent level. You can add various geometric shapes to the page, change frames (styles) for inserted images, distort text, or add reflection and shadow.
All in all, Pages on the iPad has its first real competitor that outperforms Apple's word processor in some aspects.
Even the background is filled not only with the standard ten colors, but with a whole palette with fine tuning.
Naturally, such important functions as auto-alignment by content or by the width of the document, headers and footers, page numbering, standard indents, the ability to view statistics on text, and so on, have also been transferred.
The developers have not forgotten about autosave. True, it must be turned on manually.
Considering that the online capabilities of Office 365 allow several people to edit the same document at once, it would be useful to be able to view all the changes made to the document. This can be done using a special co-editing tracking panel, which on the right edge of the screen will constantly show you what edits who made the file and at what time.
Also, mobile Word is not limited to one account and you can add as many accounts to the application and work with all at the same time. The only problem that we noticed is that the application does not display documents of other formats, such as RTF. Although in the web version of Word, they are perfectly editable. Probably mobile Word only works with DOC and DOCX.
Microsoft has been delaying the release of its office suite for iOS for almost five years, but it was worth it. The product turned out to be relevant, of high quality and is not much inferior to its competitors on mobile devices. In addition, iWork was not always able to correctly display the contents of files created in the Microsoft Office environment, and few applications in the App Store could boast full support for these formats. Now this problem should almost completely disappear, since we received, in fact, a full-fledged office suite of programs from Microsoft on the iPad.
After a long wait, Microsoft finally released an application package. However, great alternatives to Office have been around for quite some time, and Microsoft may now have to compete with its lesser-known competitors for iPad space.
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With this in mind, we offer you an overview of the most popular iPad office suites currently in existence, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses, as well as the key features of each of them.
Which one is better? There is no perfect solution for working with office documents on the iPad, but there are options that will meet, and in some cases even exceed, the needs of a wide range of users. It is up to the user to decide which proposal is most suitable for solving the tasks facing him. So…
Analogues of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) for iPad and iPhone
hopTo
Appendix hopTo is one of the newest alternatives Microsoft Office for iPad that supports work with Word, Excel and Powerpoint files. To access documents hopTo provides support for cloud storage Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and direct connections to personal computers.
hopTo provides a unique interface specifically designed for the iPad touch control requirements, rather than a customized PC interface.
Some of the key features of the package are - the ability to cut and paste parts from one Office document to another, the ability to search across all connected cloud services, compatibility with Microsoft Office 2010, the function of protecting access to the document with a password, the function of sharing documents with one click and tracking changes in the document. ...
With all its bells and whistles and a beautiful interface, can hopTo be used to edit documents on a desktop or laptop? Yes, but unfortunately hopTo is not very suitable for working with documents offline, as it requires an Internet connection to access documents and save edits.
This can be a problem for those planning to edit documents without a Wi-Fi connection or while traveling. However, while connected to the Network, hopTo is a great alternative to the iPad office suite.
pros:
1
... Is free.
2
... Supports all major cloud storage services except iCloud.
3
... Full support for Office 2010 and earlier.
4
... Support for tracking changes and comments.
5
... File protection functions.
Minuses:
1
... The need for an internet connection.
2
... Change tracking is disabled by default.
Quickoffice
Appendix Quickoffice is one of the oldest Office alternatives and has been developed since the early days of the iPad. This application has gained popularity and has received many positive reviews, calling it the best package for working with documents on Apple mobile devices.
However, a lot has changed since Google acquired the company in 2012.
After purchase, all cloud compatibility features Quickoffice were limited to support only for Google Drive. Before Quickoffice provided access to documents across all major storage services, including Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, and Evernote.
Quickoffice previously also provided Evernote access as a folder for storing, saving and editing documents without having to add an attachment, which was a very useful feature. In addition to the loss of support for cloud services, the development of Quickoffice so Google released one small update, released in January 2014.
Quickoffice still has enough functionality for creating and editing documents on the iPad and allows you to do most of the actions on Word documents. Also Quickoffice provides support for most of the tools you need to work with spreadsheets.
However, the process of inserting a function requires manually entering data into a cell, rather than selecting the required value from the range of functions and adding the desired formula to the required cell. Powerpoint support provides the ability to download pictures and shapes.
pros:
1
... The presence of most of the necessary functions for working with text documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
2
... Google Drive support.
3
... Support for tracking changes in documents, including the ability to approve or reject edits.
4
... Is free.
Minuses:
1
... Lack of support for other cloud services.
2
... Lack of support for files with security features enabled.
Documents to Go
Like QuickOffice, Documents to Go has been around for years.
The app provides support for most cloud services, including iCloud and, unfortunately, does not work with Microsoft OneDrive.
Documents to Go has no problem opening and editing large Microsoft Word documents with complex formatting and images. The program provides most of the common formatting tools found in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, and allows you to open and view PDF files.
Documents to Go is a great application for quickly making changes to existing files, although it lacks some features such as inserting hyperlinks, tables of contents, and working with pictures and tables in Word.
It also lacks the ability to track changes and comments.
The support for tables offers the basic functionality of adding and editing formulas, but does not have the ability to select multiple columns for more efficient creation of formulas and calculations.
pros:
1
... Supports most of the most popular cloud services.
2
... Confident support for working with Office 2010 files, no problems with opening large and complex documents and tables.
3
... Fast work even on iPad 2.
4
... Great design with an updated interface.
Minuses:
1
... There is no way to add and manage hyperlinks.
2
... Basic capabilities for working with spreadsheets.
3
... Lack of feature for tracking changes and comments.
4
... High price.
Office2 HD (Citrix ShareFile QuickEdit)
Office2 HD(new name Citrix ShareFile QuickEdit) Is another app that has been on the market since the beginning - it came out in June 2010 just a few months after the iPad hit the market.
Office2 HD has the same features as Docs to Go, plus support for change tracking and document security features. The app also offers auto-correction, document search, support for sections, footnotes, and endnotes. When working with tables, Office2 Supports cell formatting, cell merging and auto range selection.
Like all of the above programs, Office2 HD offers most of the functions you need to edit documents. The application works with large and complex documents without any problems.
However, the application is unable to open password-protected files that have been modified or commented on. Aside from this problem, the app works reasonably well on iPad 2, allowing you to make the necessary changes while seamlessly saving the document to Dropbox without additional steps.
Overall, this is a highly functional application that should suit the needs of the average user.
pros:
1
... Reasonable price for the required feature set.
2
... Support for most cloud services.
3
... Change tracking support.
4
... Availability of functions for working with spreadsheets, such as merge and automatic selection of the measuring range.
5
... File-level security support.
Minuses:
1
... Problems opening protected documents with revisions and comments.
CloudOn
CloudOn is one of the newest office suites on this list. The app looks more like hopTo in appearance and functionality than Docs to Go and Office2. CloudOn uses an excellent application architecture based on the full "streaming" version of the Microsoft suite on the iPad.
This means that the application provides access to an expanded set of functionality within Office, but allows you to edit documents in the cloud rather than directly on the iPad.
While working on newer iPads and fast connections, this isn't a problem, but on iPad 2 and slow connections, the editing lag is noticeable.
Advantage CloudOn is that it can be tested for free to determine how well the application works on a particular device under certain conditions. If the service is fast enough, the user can purchase a license for the full version for 99 rubles per month. The full version offers access to additional features, including tracking changes, checking spelling and grammar, inserting tables, filtering data in Excel, and even working with pivot tables.
Appendix CloudOn became the winner of the Tabby Awards in 2013 (full version of the application, costing 979 rubles per year). For newer iPad versions with a fast enough connection CloudOn is a great choice given its access to a much more comprehensive feature set.
pros:
1
... Access to basic functions Office on iPad, including pivot tables and charts.
2
... A unique interface designed exclusively for the touch interface.
Minuses:
1
... High price tag for full feature set.
2
... Editing lag on slow connections and on early iPads.
3
... The need for access to the Internet.
iWork (Pages, Numbers and Keynote) by Apple
This is a great solution for those who are not a Microsoft office suite user at work or at home.
It can be argued that iWork is the easiest to use and the most beautiful alternative for working with documents on the iPad. And that's obvious considering that it was designed by Apple for its device.
However, can iWork completely replace Microsoft Office on iPad?
It all depends on how great the need to exchange documents between PC and iPad is, since this process is quite complicated and requires several additional steps from the user.
To access the files, you need to open icloud.com, drag and drop the iCloud files, wait for them to sync with the iPad, and only then, finally, open the document on the tablet.
After finishing work with the document, to save the changes, you need to send the document by e-mail to the user's address in order to re-import the file into the working environment. Quite difficult, isn't it?
True, getting used to these inconveniences, users get access to three applications iWork- Pages, Numbers and Keynote, which have enviable functionality, especially Numbers. 
One of the cool things about Numbers is that it comes with 30 templates on a variety of topics, including business and personal finance. These templates can be helpful and well thought out.
Generally, iWork this is a great set for those who prefer to work on iPads rather than Windows computers. Moreover, iWork is an office killer for Mac users who prefer iCloud.
pros:
1
... Great interface.
2
... Easy to use.
3
... Fully functional application that contains most of the features, including tracking changes and comments, support for file security features, etc.
4
... Compatible with all tablets from iPad 2 and up.
5
... Great templates in all three apps.
Minuses:
1
... Only iCloud support.
2
... Complex procedure for exchanging documents with iCloud.
Conclusion
There are many options for accessing and more importantly editing documents on iPad. The average office worker should have no problem finding the right app to be productive without having to carry a laptop everywhere.
However, choosing the right application is a trade-off. As mentioned above, each application has strengths and weaknesses, some differ in support for working with various cloud storage services, such as Office2 HD, while others like CloudOn provide a wide range of office suite functionality, but for a fee.
Office for iOS is a unique software suite for tablets and other mobile devices developed by Microsoft. The appearance of a huge variety of programs and useful additions to them does not surprise anyone today. But even before
Recently, the very idea of using a tablet to create content, write text, prepare a presentation, or create a spreadsheet with calculations seemed impossible.
With the Office suite for iOS, anyone can quickly prepare voluminous text for their blog, edit a term paper on the subway, or make adjustments to a quarterly report right on their iPad. Such programs greatly simplify the life of gadget users.
It should be noted that there are a huge number of office software suites for iOS. Therefore, the question is quite reasonable: which office is best for the iPad? Let's say right away that one of the best office for iOS is Microsoft Office. Therefore, it is necessary to consider in detail its features.
Features of Microsoft Office for iOS
Ms Office for iOS has a number of qualities that make this office suite for iPad one of the best of its kind. Among the main features of Word on iOS are the following:
- Convenient menu- Office suite of applications for iPad is distinguished by its convenient and simple menu. If an iOS user has seen a similar menu in a similar program for Windows at least once in his life, then it will not be a problem for him to figure out all the features of ms Office for iPad.
- Huge functionality- Office for mobile devices allows you to view, edit and create files of various formats right on your iPad. If you urgently need to edit a table, write a text or get acquainted with a presentation, then you will have the opportunity to do this, having an iPad with this software installed. presentation. It should be noted that presentations can only be viewed. Unfortunately, the developers have not yet created the ability for users to fully work with presentations. We can only hope that in the near future it will be possible not only to view, but also to create presentations.
- Editing and storing data in the cloud- each user can upload their created files to the OneDrive cloud storage. In addition, you can view and edit your files that you have uploaded to the storage from other devices. This is very convenient, because now all text documents, tables and presentations will be stored in one place.
- Intuitive interface- the office suite of applications has a beautiful and simple interface, which allows even an unprepared user to very quickly understand all the capabilities of all programs.
- Ease of use- a distinctive feature of Microsoft Word office is its maximum simplicity. The process of viewing, editing and creating various documents on the iPad is very simplified, which will allow you to quickly and easily create the required file.
- Convenient transfer of documents between the gadget and PC- thanks to the cloud storage of data, the user can easily transfer any documents between a mobile device and a personal computer.
Microsoft Word for iOS: All Document Applications
Office for iOS has a suite of essential applications that help you create, view, and edit various types of files. Among the programs of the office suite for the gadget, the following should be highlighted:
Word
Word is one of the most popular office programs not only for iOS but also for Windows. The process of viewing, editing or creating text documents on the iPad will be as comfortable as possible for every Apple tablet user. The interface of the Word program is quite familiar and familiar to almost everyone who has ever used a computer, which allows you to quickly deal with the editor on the iPad. In addition, the program has convenient touch controls.
Considering all the features of Word, one cannot fail to mention the convenience of formatting texts and graphic elements:
- The user can quickly and easily format not only text, but also insert pictures.
- Another feature of Word is that files can be viewed and edited directly in the OneDrive cloud storage.
- The appearance of the created text document is identical to that on a personal computer.
- When editing or formatting a document, you can close the application without fear of losing data. The program will remember all the latest changes and the next time you start everything will remain “in place”.
In addition, convenient editing and creation of text documents cannot be ignored:
- Using Word, you can easily implement your most creative ideas. As a writer, blogger, journalist, or just an amateur to drop a few lines on an airplane or subway, you can use all the functions of the program that will help you realize your idea and splash it out on the iPad screen.
- Several users can edit text documents at the same time, thanks to which the whole team will perform their functions and generate a report on the work done in real time.
- Directly from the Word program, you can send the created document by mail.
- During the process of editing or creating a text document, Word automatically saves changes in the document, which will save your data if you did not close the application yourself and did not save the document.
Excel
Excel is a useful and efficient program for creating graphs, charts and tables. It contains a huge number of built-in functions that will allow you to perform any calculations. The user can easily customize the appearance according to his wishes. It is very convenient to work in the program by means of sensors. In Excel, it is necessary to highlight the convenience with working in tables:
- The appearance of tables, graphs and diagrams is the same as in a similar program on a personal computer.
- You can work with files for Excel in real time if they are located in the data warehouse cloud. This enables multiple users to simultaneously edit and create graphs and even perform complex multi-step calculations.
- The program independently saves the file while the user is working. Now you don't have to worry that some data will be lost, because the application will save the changed data by itself.
Creating and editing documents in Excel has its own characteristics:
- Using pre-prepared data to create a table or charts, you can convert ordinary numerical values into real information data, which is the basis for preparing analytics.
- You can independently send the created or edited file to your mail from the program.
- Excel has a very convenient form of data entry through sensors. This is very convenient and significantly increases the speed of the application.
PowerPoint
PowerPoint is a useful program to help you display, create, and edit your presentation. Powerpoint for iOS is completely similar to PowerPoint for Windows, which will allow you to quickly understand the main functionality of the program. This software has a number of distinctive qualities:
The Microsoft Office suite of applications for iOS, which can be downloaded from the developer's official website, is rightfully considered one of the best. For this reason, it is logical to ask whether this software package can be used for free.
Downloading a free office for iOS
At the moment, Microsoft's iOS office is free for owners of a subscription to an application package installed on a personal computer. This is not the first time Microsoft has attempted to transfer its users to a subscription. If you are unable to pay for a subscription, then you can download an office on ios with limited functionality completely free of charge.
Many tablet owners actively use Office for iPad. Such programs are designed to read and edit text files with doc, xls, ppt extensions. Users have a choice: to use well-known software products from Microsoft or find an equally comfortable and functional application in. We recommend choosing the right software products, as situations where you need to open files created in the Microsoft Office environment may arise unexpectedly. Students, office workers and freelancers often use files with text information, numerical tables, presentations in their activities. It is imperative for such categories of users to have office programs on their Apple tablet - they will help to complete any tasks in a timely manner and with high quality. It should be noted that there is a paid and a free office on the iPad. But the price is not the main criterion on the basis of which it is worth making a choice. First of all, it is important that the program has a user-friendly interface, is as functional as possible and provides a high speed of work.
Reading and editing text files using office applications for the iOS operating system
In the fall of 2014, Microsoft released several critical updates for the Microsoft Office suite of products. The use of the most popular basic versions of Word, Excel, Power Point has become free. Previously, the situation was different: users were able to open and familiarize themselves with the contents of files, but access to editing was closed for the free version of Microsoft Office for iPad. Users were forced to buy a paid Office 365 subscription, which costs $ 100 per year.
At the end of 2014, the mobile version of the software product was adapted - now it can be installed for free on an iPad or iPhone. A nice bonus is the ability to directly access the Dropbox file storage. In this case, all the files contained in it can be opened, edited, and then saved the changed parameters directly to Dropbox.
It should be noted that the Office 365 iPad subscription is still functional. It is necessary for users who use all available options during their work. For example, in Word, this is the ability to quickly change the orientation of the document, and in Excel, creating a fill for individual cells. To use the company's software package, you need to register a Microsoft account, which is quick and absolutely free. If you do not log in, then the ability to edit in paid and free applications will be closed.
Office 365 is charged to your account within 24 hours. Everyone can appreciate the capabilities of paid Excel, Word, Power Point applications for free, install a trial version, which will function absolutely free of charge for 30 days. Such a period will allow you to accurately determine whether you need to buy expensive high-performance applications from Apple for your tablet.
Overview of Word for iOS Features
Word for iPad is a popular app that meets all the requirements a text editor for a mobile device must fulfill. Using the application, you can create files with text content, type and edit text. It showcases SmartArt elements, charts, tables, pictures, footnotes. At the same time, Word automatically remembers the fragment of the document on which you finished your work. When you open the file, it will show the information you entered last.
It should be noted that while formatting a file on a computer and a tablet from Apple, the format of text, charts, tables will not change, so you can very easily synchronize your work. By e-mailing a document, you can be sure that the display on other devices will not change. In the recently appeared operating system, it is possible to run several applications at the same time.
To summarize, Word for iPad is a great text file app. Today the basic version of the program is free, so we recommend installing it on your iPad. A mobile gadget still does not allow you to fully work with typing. This means that in most cases, users will be satisfied with the functionality of the free version.
Spreadsheet editor for iPad
One of the advantages of Excel for iPad is the great optimization of the work with the gadget, which has a 12.9-inch screen diagonal. All happy owners of the Apple iPad Pro tablet will be comfortable working with the application. The spreadsheet editor supports editing a file with the xls extension, working with formulas, charts, pivot tables, and conditional formatting. You can filter and sort data, transfer and copy cells. The application supports the creation of different sheets in one document.
As you can see, the mobile version performs the basic functions of Excel. At the same time, the program has a built-in special keyboard that helps to speed up work with formulas and tables. The interface provides a formula bar that looks the same as the desktop version of the program. Users have the opportunity to use information storages - OneDrive, iCloud, Dropbox, SharePoint.
Quickoffice as an alternative to the Microsoft Office suite
The Quickoffice project initially became very popular among the owners. But after it was bought by Google in 2012, users faced a number of restrictions. At the same time, Quickoffice remains an alternative to the standard software package from Microsoft. It is considered by many to be the best option for working on a mobile device.
Many will find it a disadvantage that Quickoffice currently does not support syncing with data stores other than Google Drive. Before Google bought out the rights to the program, it supported Dropbox, Evernote, Box.
We can conclude that Quickoffice has a set of functions that allow you to work with spreadsheets and edit text files. At the same time, users are forced to use manual input of formulas, which significantly slows down the work of the software product. Users do not have the opportunity to select their list of ready-made formulas presented in a special section. But the program allows you to insert pictures and work with other graphic objects.
The big advantage is that Quickoffice is a free product. Many people love the extensive feature set and change tracking support. Among the shortcomings are rare updates and the lack of support for a large number of cloud storages.
CloudOn is a good alternative to Microsoft Office
This application will appeal to many users, since it has an extended set of features. We believe it could be an alternative to using Microsoft Office on Apple's tablet. It is worth noting that in 2013 the program won the Tabby Awards. At the same time, work with documents can be carried out not on the gadget itself, but in the cloud storage. Speed may vary depending on internet connection and tablet model. The creators took care of the interface, developing it specifically for the touchscreen display.
There is a paid and free version of the program. Users have the opportunity to test the application and choose the option that suits them. The usage fee is RUB 979 per year. At the same time, the paid version allows you to work with pivot tables, insert tables, check spelling, use data filtering, open documents in the place where the work was completed. Disadvantages include fees for using the full range of functions and the need for an Internet connection.
Among office applications for a tablet operating on the base, it is not always easy to make a choice. In our opinion, it is worth paying attention to the world's most popular Microsoft Office product, which allows you to use the basic functions of text and spreadsheet editors for free. To make a choice, it is better to independently test such a software package and its analogues.
