Microsoft on Tuesday released major updates to the iOS versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, adding features like real-time collaboration, and drag-and-drop support on iPads with iOS 11 or later.
The new collaboration features mirror made earlier this month. When editing, iOS users can check who else is working on a document, and see any changes sync within seconds -- collaborative files must, however, be saved in OneDrive or SharePoint.
Drag-and-drop allows Office apps to exchange text, photos, graphs, and other objects, whether between each other or compatible external sources. This includes .
Another important improvement is universal link support, meaning that shared files will open directly in an appropriate Office app, rather than forcing users to re-authenticate on the Web.
Accessibility enhancements include larger font options and tweaks to VoiceOver for better navigation.
, , and are all free downloads, but require an Office 365 subscription for full feature access.