Microsoft has this week released a new demonstration video in their Garage Series for Office 365, which demonstrates the new real-time co-authoring for Office 365 Web Apps across Windows, iOS, and Android.
The new feature follows the same line as the feature in Google Documents and allows multiple users to make changes to the same document alongside each other. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the real-time co-authoring in Office 365 and see it in action.
Enhanced Collaboration Across Platforms
In this video, Microsoft walks you through the real-time co-authoring beyond just text editing across Word, PowerPoint, and at a cell level in Excel. This feature is a significant enhancement for teams working remotely or in different locations, as it allows seamless collaboration without the need for constant emailing of documents back and forth. The real-time updates ensure that everyone is on the same page, literally and figuratively, which can significantly improve productivity and reduce the chances of errors.
The real-time co-authoring feature is not limited to just text. Users can also collaborate on complex tasks such as creating presentations in PowerPoint or working on data analysis in Excel. For instance, in PowerPoint, multiple team members can work on different slides simultaneously, adding images, animations, and text without overwriting each other’s work. In Excel, users can update data in different cells, and the changes will be reflected in real-time, making it easier to work on large datasets collaboratively.
Integration with Other Office 365 Features
Together with new capabilities previously only available on the desktop, the real-time co-authoring feature integrates seamlessly with other Office 365 tools. For example, users can take advantage of OneDrive for Business to store and share documents securely. This integration ensures that all changes are saved automatically to the cloud, providing an additional layer of security and version control. If a mistake is made, users can easily revert to a previous version of the document.
Moreover, the integration with Microsoft Teams allows for even more streamlined communication. Team members can discuss changes in real-time via chat or video calls while working on the document, making the collaboration process more dynamic and interactive. This is particularly useful for brainstorming sessions or when immediate feedback is required.
For more information on the new Garage Series for Office 365, jump over to the Microsoft website for details.
Source: Microsoft
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