Microsoft plans to push the online version of Office to support IE Firefox and Safari

Since the advent of Google Apps in October 29, Microsoft has been plagued by the issue of when to launch online Office software. Microsoft announced the Office Web software at the professional Developer Conference on Tuesday-a lightweight version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote that allows users to use via a browser.

According to foreign media reports, Office Web software supports IE, Firefox, and Safari. Janis kepna Janice Kapner, Senior PR director of Microsoft information workers group, said Microsoft has not yet developed a price strategy for Office Web software, however, she expects users to use an advertisement-supported version of Office Web software through Office Live. enterprise customers may also run Office Web software on their own servers by purchasing licenses, or use Office Web software through subscription.

Office Web software is an extension of Office installed on the local machine. Users can access the Office through the Internet through a browser, and Microsoft will disclose detailed information later.

Chris Capossela, vice president of Microsoft Enterprise Department, said that users can choose software installed locally or software based on cloud computing technology. He said that Office is not only a service provided by a browser, but also a downloadable mobile phone software and PC software, which will benefit users.

Kepna said Microsoft plans to release the "Technical preview" Office Web software later this year.