Here's a guide to using Office 365 on your Mac and some of the cheaper alternatives. 2004: Key enterprise features How to handle Windows 10 updates. Plan you can simply direct Mac users to download and install the software. For Powerpoint the Touch Bar integrates slide thumbnails so you can. How to import Microsoft PowerPoint presentation into Apple Keynote This procedure works with.pptx and.ppt file formats. Launch Keynote (it’s in the Applications folder of your Mac).

Instructions for downloading the XML File Format Converter for Mac, which allows Office 2004 to view and edit documents created in Office 2008/2010.

In response to complaints about backward compatibility, Microsoft has created an Open XML File Format Converter that allows Office 2004 programs to view and edit documents created in Office 2008/2010. As more people upgrade to the newest versions, they may still want to share their work with individuals using older version of Office. The XML Converter allows for seamless sending and receiving of information.

Installation and download instructions can be found on Microsoft's Support KB.

Information about compatibility for Office on Windows can be found at Microsoft Office - Viewing Office 2007 Files Using Older Versions of Office.

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