As experts in productivity tools, we've seen Microsoft Office evolve into a powerhouse for iOS users. While Google Workspace and Apple's iWork suite offer solid options—like the 10 free Microsoft apps for productivity or iWork basics—challenges persist. Apple users, take note: Microsoft is stepping up big time.
Long criticized for lagging macOS and iOS support, Redmond has turned the tide with recent updates to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive.
6 Essential New Microsoft Office Features for iOS
These updates, drawn from official releases, deliver seamless integration and enhanced workflows we've tested firsthand.
- Real-time collaboration: Colleagues, friends, and family can edit documents simultaneously in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Drag and drop: OneDrive now supports drag-and-drop for files and folders, plus content between Office apps in split-screen.
- Support for Files app: Access, upload, edit, and save to OneDrive directly via iOS's native Files app.
- Universal link support: No more re-authentication prompts when opening shared files in Office apps.
- Extended file previews: Preview over 130 file types in OneDrive, including Photoshop, Illustrator, RAW, 3D objects, and DICOM images.
- More accessibility tools: Full compatibility with Apple's VoiceOver rotor across the Office suite.
Ready to supercharge your iOS workflow? These features have convinced us—share your experience in the comments!
