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To: adorno
"Just set Windows 10 to look/work like Windows 7 and you're good to go. No need to use the Windows-10 tiles-like interface."

I didn't know that is possible. Does 10 include the traditional Office programs like Outlook, or is all of that different too?

85 posted on 11/19/2017 8:58:17 AM PST by Baynative ( "If you don't have a seat at the table, you're on the menu.")
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To: Baynative; adorno
>> "Just set Windows 10 to look/work like Windows 7 and you're good to go. No need to use the Windows-10 tiles-like interface."

> I didn't know that is possible.

I use the Classic Shell application to make my Windows 10 installs more sane. I can get the user interface close enough to that of Windows 7 that it becomes useable.

> Does 10 include the traditional Office programs like Outlook, or is all of that different too?

Microsoft Office is a separate application suite. It does not come bundled with Win10.

If you already have a licensed copy of MS-Office you can install and run it on Win10. If not, you'll have to purchase MS-Office separately, which runs $350 for the full (pro) version, somewhat less for the limited home/student versions. Or take the monthly subscription "Office 653" path.

Or if you're budget-restricted, take a look at the free LibreOffice suite, which runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux, and is very cross-compatible with MS-Office Pro. And did I mention, it's FREE?

88 posted on 11/19/2017 11:25:11 AM PST by dayglored ("Listen. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a system of government.")
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To: Baynative

Microsoft includes Edge browser, which bundles MS Office Online as a bar across the top of the screen. Those are not full-fledged Office apps, but for most people, they’re adequate enough.

These appear on Edge browser. You can also open MSN.com on any other browser and get the MS apps to show.

Word
Excel
PowerPoint
OneNote
Sway
Mail
People
Calendar
OneDrive

But, like another FR above mentioned, there are other adequate enough applications that can be used in lieu of the MS applications. You’ll have to install them and maintain those yourself.


94 posted on 11/19/2017 1:39:39 PM PST by adorno
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