Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 is the productivity Cloud that brings together best-in-class Office apps, intelligent cloud services and advanced security to help your business achieve more.

Formally Office 365, Microsoft 365 is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft that offers well-known applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Based one the subscription selected, users can get cloud storage, advanced security, and various Microsoft applications.

Microsoft 365 is an integrated solution that brings together the productivity of Office 365 business apps, intelligent Cloud services, and advanced security. Microsoft 365 gives your team the freedom to take the office anywhere and continue collaborating using their favorite Microsoft Office applications and innovative communication tools.

Microsoft 365 was launched in 2017 as a superset of Office 365 and Windows 10 Enterprise licenses, along with other cloud-based security and device management products. In 2020, Office 365 was rebranded as Microsoft 365 to be marketed towards consumers and small businesses to emphasize a wider inclusion of products that reach beyond the central Microsoft Office software, such as cloud-based productivity tools and artificial intelligence (AI) features.

Microsoft 365 Core Features.

Everything Office 365 offered is included in Microsoft 365. Well known core applications include:

    • Word
    • Excel
    • PowerPoint
    • Outlook
    • SharePoint
    • OneDrive
    • OneNote

Microsoft 365 additional features .

While Microsoft 365 includes everything Office 365 included, it has added features such as:

    • Microsoft Editor: This feature will correct a user’s grammar and style in their writing. It’s an AI-powered feature that works in more than 20 languages and can be used in Word and Outlook. A Microsoft Editor extension can also be installed for Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
    • Transactions from banks: This feature allows users to connect to bank and credit accounts directly from Excel. Transaction details can be downloaded and imported directly into a budget or other financial spreadsheet.
    • Microsoft Teams: Microsoft has added new features to Teams to allow it to be used for a user’s personal life. Team groups can be created for friends and family to plan trips, organize gatherings, or stay connected. This feature is similar to Slack.
    • Microsoft Family Safety: Users can share their location with family members. Location can be tracked live and notifications can be set to trigger when a user reaches a predetermined location. Screen time monitoring and parental controls are also offered.