The program then destroys a host of files based on file extension, specifically targeting C language code files, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, among others.

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Surface comes pre-loaded with full (not trial) versions of high quality Microsoft productivity apps Word, Excel and Powerpoint, so the basics of productivity are covered.

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Applications: Microsoft's productivity suite of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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Having Microsoft Office Mobile built-in means using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote from your phone to create, edit and view documents.

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In another sign of the times, Microsoft is much more generous in offering free online versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint, though these come with very limited functionality and carry (for now) in-house ads seeking to make you a subscriber.

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Microsoft Office is sold as a bundle of computer software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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As for office management software, Microsoft Office Small Business--with its suite of tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook--is still the standard.

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Microsoft says that Office Home and Student 2013 RT, which contains new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote applications, will be included on ARM-based Windows 8 devices, including Microsoft Surface.

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