It’s Not Microsoft Office 356…It’s Office 365

Here’s What It Can Do for You

Maybe people are typing it into search engine queries wrong. Perhaps there are some of you out there who really think Office 365 is Office 356. We’re here to clear up any confusion out there regarding this popular and versatile cloud computing platform from Microsoft, and also tell you how we, Intelice Solutions, can act as your local Baltimore and DC Office 365 consultants, who can walk you through everything from email migration to how to use Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, and much more.

Here are some FAQs, followed by what our Intelice Office 365 help can do for you:

What is Office 365, and how is it different from Microsoft Office?

Office 365. “Office 365 (not Office 356)” refers to subscription plans that include access to Office applications plus other productivity services that are enabled over the Internet (cloud services). Office 365 includes plans for use at home and for business. Learn about Office 365 for use at home. Office 365 plans for business include services such as Skype for Business web conferencing and Exchange Online hosted email for business and additional online storage with OneDrive for Business.

Many Office 365 plans also include the desktop version of the latest Office applications, which users can install across multiple computers and devices. The fully installed applications include: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Publisher, and Access. (Publisher and Access are available on PC only.)

And, you can install them across multiple devices, including PCs, Macs, Android tablets, Android phones, iPad, and iPhone. When you have an active Office 365 subscription that includes the desktop version of Office, you always have the most up-to-date version of the applications.

The Office 365 plans that are online-only are a great choice for certain business needs, and they are designed to work with the latest version of Office, Office 2013, and Office 2011 for Mac. Previous versions of Office, such as Office 2010 and Office 2007, may work with Office 365 with reduced functionality. Get more details about which Office versions are supported.

NOTE: This compatibility with Office does not include the Exchange Online Kiosk or Office 365 Enterprise K1 plans.

All Office 365 plans are paid for on a subscription basis, monthly or annually.

Microsoft Office. “Microsoft Office” is the name we still use for our familiar productivity software. Office suites are available as a one-time purchase and include applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which can be installed on only one PC or Mac. The applications are not automatically updated; to get the latest version, you can purchase the product again when the new version becomes available. The latest versions currently available for one-time purchase are Office 2016 for Windows and Office 2016 for Mac. These suites do not come with any of the cloud-based services included in Office 365.

Will Office 365 work with my copy of Office?

Office 365 is designed to work with the latest version of Office, Office 2013, and Office 2011 for Mac. Previous versions of Office, such as Office 2010 and Office 2007, may work with Office 365 with reduced functionality. Get more details about which Office versions are supported. If you have Office 2003 or an earlier version, you will need to update to a newer version of Office in order to use Office 365; or you can subscribe to one of the many Office 365 plans that include the latest version of Office. In addition to getting the latest version of Office as part of your subscription, you will also get automatic updates, so your Office will always be up to date. Compare plans.

Is Internet access required for Office 365?

Internet access is required to install and activate all Office 365 plans and to manage your subscription account. Internet connectivity is also required to access Office 365 cloud productivity services, including email, conferencing, IT management, and other services.

Many Office 365 plans also include the desktop version of Office, for example, Office 365 Business Premium and Office 365 Enterprise E3.

One of the benefits of having the desktop version of Office applications is that you can work offline and have the confidence that the next time you connect to the Internet all your work will automatically sync, so you never have to worry about your documents being up to date. Your desktop version of Office is also automatically kept up to date and upgraded when you connect to the Internet, so you always have the latest tools to help you work. Compare Office 365 plans.

What are mobile apps available for Office?

The following apps are built for Office 365:

• Office for Android™: View, create and edit documents with touch-friendly Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps. You can count on Office for Android to keep your content and formatting intact so the document looks great when you’re back on your PC or Mac. In Word, add comments or track changes while you work together with others. Review and update Excel spreadsheets and easily add formulas or charts. Make changes to PowerPoint presentations and project them wirelessly on a big screen.
  You can view documents for free with Office for Android. Editing and creating documents requires an eligible Office 365 subscription: Office 365 Home, Office 365 Personal, Office 365 University, Office 365 Business, Office 365 Business Premium, Office 365 Enterprise E3, E4, and E5, Office 365 U.S. Government E3 and E4, Office 365 Education Plus, and Office 365 ProPlus.
• Office for iPad®: View, create and edit documents with touch-friendly Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps. You can count on Office for iPad to keep your content and formatting intact so the document looks great when you’re back on your PC or Mac. In Word, add comments or track changes while you work together with others. Review and update Excel spreadsheets and easily add formulas or charts. Make changes to PowerPoint presentations and project them wirelessly on a big screen.
  You can view documents for free with Office for iPad. Editing and creating documents requires an eligible Office 365 subscription: Office 365 Home, Office 365 Personal, Office 365 University, Office 365 Business, Office 365 Business Premium, Office 365 Enterprise E3, E4, and E5, Office 365 U.S. Government E3 and E4, Office 365 Education Plus, and Office 365 ProPlus.
• Office Mobile: Office Mobile is preinstalled on Windows Phone 8 and is available for select models of iPhone® and Android phones. Office Mobile offers great Office content viewing and on-the-go content editing capabilities. And you can count on Office Mobile to keep your content and formatting intact so the document still looks great when you’re back on your PC or Mac. Office Mobile for iPhone and Android phones can be used for free for non-commercial use, simply download the app from the store on your phone.
  In order to edit or create documents or to access documents stored in SharePoint and OneDrive for Business on premises, you must have a qualifying Office 365 plan: Office 365 Business Premium, Office 365 Enterprise E3, E4, and E5, Office 365 U.S. Government E3 and E4, Office 365 Education Plus, Office 365 ProPlus, and Office 365 University.
• Outlook Mobile: Windows Phone 8 includes a pre-installed version of Outlook that you can use to access your Outlook.com, Office 365, or Exchange email.
• OneNote: You can use the mobile OneNote app to access your notes while on the go. This app is available on Windows Phone 8, iPhone, iPad, and Android phones.
• OWA: If you have an Office 365 subscription that includes Exchange Online, you can use the OWA app to sort, scan, and respond to email, and stay on top of your schedule. This app is available for iPhone and iPad.
• Lync Mobile: If your organization uses Skype for Business or the newest version of Lync, you can use the mobile Lync app or the Skype for Business mobile app, to stay connected while on your mobile device. This app is available for Windows Phone 8, iPhone, iPad, and Android phones.
• SharePoint Newsfeed: If your organization uses the newest version of SharePoint, you can use the SharePoint Newsfeed app to access your newsfeed from your mobile device. This app is available on Windows Phone 8, iPhone, and iPad.

Most of today’s businesses rely on the Microsoft Office 365 suite for their day-to-day functions of drafting documents, building spreadsheets, and keeping track of contacts. Let Intelice Solutions guide your office to optimal cloud productivity with unbeatable IT consultancy.

The question of the hour is, are you using the new, collaborative, and more powerful Microsoft Office 365, or are you still tied to an older, desktop version of it?

What’s the difference, you ask?

Oh, so much! When Microsoft put all of its office productivity solutions in the cloud in Office 365, it changed the whole game – for the better.

What’s so “game changing” about Microsoft Office 365?

Well…

• ALL of the Microsoft office productivity applications COLLABORATE EASILY.
• Office COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS such as voice, video, email, and instant chat can be enabled within the Office 365 suite.
• Your employees can have MOBILE ACCESS to their documents, spreadsheets, and databases from anywhere.
• You can SCALE-UP OR DOWN from a simple menu within a browser. Need software for a new employee? Easy!
• It INTEGRATES SEAMLESSLY with strong cyber-security from companies like Intelice Solutions for your complete data security.

Microsoft Office 365 has been designed with both the traditional and the modern, globally diverse office in mind. It’s a subscription-based, cloud-enabled productivity suite like no other.

We can help you choose the right Microsoft Office 365 configuration for your needs and can assist you in the migration from your current office productivity solution to the new, more efficient Microsoft Office 365.

Give Intelice Solutions a call today to talk to one of our Office 365 experts in Washington DC, Frederick MD, or Herndon VA at (301) 664-6800 or send an email to our office and we’ll answer any questions you may have.