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This document compares different office productivity suites, including Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Office 365, iWork, and Apache OpenOffice. It provides information on the main programs within each suite and lists pros and cons. The concluding section states that each suite has advantages and disadvantages, and it is up to the individual to decide which one is right for their needs based on the information provided.
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Ms office vs_google_docs_vs_office_365_vs_apache_openoffice_vs_iwork
- 1. MS Office VS. Google Docs VS. Office365 VS. iWork VS. Apache OpenOffice
- 2. Microsoft Office (2013) Consists of 5 major programs…
- 3. Word Word processor Easy to use Used a lot for business and school use
- 4. Excel Make spreadsheetsto organize information Create graphs of any sort Solve equations by simply inputting formulas
- 5. Publisher Make posters,format pictures etc. Easy Interface Align pictures to exact places with scales
- 6. OneNote Make quicknotes in discussions Organize ideas into notebooks Insert reminders from Outlook with an existing Outlook account Easy to copy and paste assignments into OneNote
- 7. PowerPoint Easily makepresentations Insert tables, shapes and/or pictures Time slides and presentation Change from viewer’s to presenter’s view to see notes made
- 8. Pros: Microsoft Office MS Office 2013 is completely integrated with SkyDrive (cloud) Can edit PDF files using Word New Read Mode allows users to read documents from the internet safely (option to edit as well) Lots of people use this program so it is easier to send files to others
- 9. Cons: Microsoft Office New interface is overly simplistic Microsoft claims PowerPoint can have imbedded videos but many people find this difficult to do A lot of people have the problem where they can’t put pictures somewhere or start typing somewhere
- 11. Google Documents Itis very useful because you can edit documents from different softwares. It is also very good because it is connected directly to Gmail so you can work together on the same document with Gmail
- 12. Google Sheets GoogleSheets is exactly like Excel except it is free You can easily collaborate with peers.
- 13. Google Slides Isvery much like PowerPoint except there are many more templates and you can add many more of your own. Google slides is also very good because you can embed and add in videos more easily
- 14. Google Forms (Extensionto Sheets) It is very easy to make surveys on this application It is much more easier to use than word and is better to use for surveys Google forms is very easy to use and is free for use
- 15. Pros: Google Docs It is free. It has all the features of Microsoft office. It is very easy to learn You can email files directly from on the site
- 16. Cons: Google Docs It is online. There have been many privacy hacks and information leaks Not as many people use this program or know abut it
- 18. Features: Office 365 Contains 4/5 major programs of MS Office 2013 PowerPoint Word Excel OneNote Also contains Excel Survey Work on projects/assignments simultaneously with peers
- 19. Built in OneDriveand Outlook OneDrive storage for files Easy to share files with peers Comes with built-in email (Outlook)
- 20. Pros: Office 365 Easy and simple to use Competitively priced Everything is stored on a cloud Mobility Collaboration and Communication Email hosted in the cloud
- 21. Cons: Office 365 Requires WIFI to function Data privacy Software boundaries and limits Less flexible infrastructure Subscription based
- 23. Pages Typing processor produced by AppleInc. Difficult to use for new people Edit very small details to perfection
- 24. Keynote Used tomake professional presentations Variety of different animations to insert slides
- 25. Numbers Starts youoff with a blank canvas to “express creativity” Prebuilt templates to start you off (if you need it) Compatible with Microsoft Excel files
- 26. Pros Very usefulfor school purposes All programs are simple to use once you get the hang of them Create amazing presentations and spreadsheets with ease Free when you buy an Apple Product iWork beta is available to users with a legitimate iCloud login ID
- 27. Cons Difficult fornew users Expensive (Must buy an Apple product to get iWork) Not fully compatible with other programs (MS Office etc.)
- 29. Programs Does whatMicrosoft Office does in terms of programs Easy to use Quick start-up Low use of RAM
- 30. Pros Free download Quick help for bugs found by users Quick start-up Low use of RAM (Random Access Memory)
- 31. Cons Compatibility withMS Office Formats must be fixed (formatting losses) Interface is clunky (full) Spell checker isn’t very good
- 32. Final Tally: MicrosoftOffice 2013 Pros Cons SkyDrive (Cloud Server) Overly Simplistic Edit PDF Files Difficult to Embed Videos Read Mode Can’t Put Things in Specific Places Lots of People Use This Program
- 33. Final Tally: GoogleTools Pros Cons Free It is online. All Features of MS Office Privacy Hacks/Leaks Easy to Learn Email Files Directly off Site
- 34. Final Tally: Office365 Pros Cons Easy and Simple Requires WIFI to function Competitively Priced Data privacy Cloud Storage Software boundaries and limits Mobility Less flexible infrastructure Collaboration and Communication Subscription based Email In Cloud Ability To Simultaneously Work With Peers
- 35. Final Tally: iWork ProsCons Useful for School Purposes Difficult for New Users Simple (Experience Helps) Expensive for old Apple Products Easy to Make and Impress Not fully Compatible Free After Purchase of Apple Product Free iWork beta with iCloud login
- 36. Final Tally: ApacheOpenOffice Pros Cons Free Download Not Fully Compatible Yet Quick Help for Bugs Spell-Checker Bugs Out Sometimes Quick Start-Up Interface is Little Clunky Low Use of RAM
- 37. Conclusion It is upto you, with this information to decide which one is right for you. All of the softwares have their ups and downs…