Microsoft unveils its most 'ambitious' version of Office yet - it's tablet friendly and can be used on a touchscreen
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Microsoft today unveiled the latest version of its Office software, the first ever designed specifically with tablet computers and Internet-based storage in mind. The new Office responds to touch as well as commands delivered on a computer keyboard or mouse. Launching the new release in San Francisco on 16th July, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer described the new version as the company's most 'ambitious yet'. Microsoft hopes the addition of touch-based controls will enable Office to extend its franchise into the rapidly growing tablet computer market. 'Ambitious': Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer shows off the latest version of Office in San Francisco today Apple currently dominates that market with the iPad, though Microsoft has plans to compete with its own tablet, called Surface. Microsoft said the new Office was designed as a service first, so the programs can run easily on multiple devices connected to the Internet. The pro...