Microsoft Office includes programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher. Word is used for writing papers and allows editing fonts, colors, and margins. Excel uses spreadsheets to organize data into tables that can be customized. It performs calculations and is useful for personal finance tasks. PowerPoint allows creating slideshows to present information without writing sentences, benefiting teachers, students, and other presenters. Publisher creates items like greeting cards, brochures, flyers, and business cards, allowing customization for personal or business projects.