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Microsoft Office

What is Microsoft Office? Definition and meaning

Microsoft Office is a software package intended for everyday office work. From a classic text editor to calculation programs or presentation creation, the Microsoft Office package covers a great deal more besides. It has been on the market since 1989 and is offered in various editions for purchase or licensing.

Microsoft Office can be used on almost all devices. From the PC to the mobile phone or tablet, you will find these tools, usually already pre-installed. There is also the option to use a light version online via outlook.com or through other cloud offerings.

The best-known Microsoft Office programs are probably:

  • MS Word (text editor)
  • MS Excel (spreadsheets)
  • MS PowerPoint (presentation software)
  • MS Outlook (e-mail program)
  • MS Access (database management)
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Frequently asked questions

Which programs belong to Microsoft Office?
The best-known programs include Word as a text editor, Excel for spreadsheets, PowerPoint as presentation software, Outlook as an e-mail program and Access for database management.
How long has Microsoft Office been around?
Microsoft Office has been on the market since 1989 and is offered in various editions for purchase or licensing.
On which devices can I use Microsoft Office?
Microsoft Office runs on almost all devices, from the PC through the tablet to the smartphone, often already pre-installed. There is also a light version online. Anyone who wants to bundle office tasks centrally in one solution will find every module at a glance in the functional overview from projectfacts.