Office 365 major new features: Heres what you get with new Surfaces, says Microsoft

▤ Summary

After uploading an audio file, Word will be able to display a transcript of it in the side panel where elements of conversation or the whole thing can be moved to the document. Theres also an audio player interface in the panel that allows users to select a piece of text and jump to the right spot in the recording to review the accuracy of the transcription. Less exciting, but free for Office 365 subscribers, is digital pen support for Excel, allowing users to write text and numbers into cells. The Surface Earbuds plus wireless charging case cost $250 and feature touch and voice controls for music and calls, as well as screen-free integration with Office 365. Gesture support in the Earbud replaces a clicker for tasks in PowerPoint like navigating Slide Show and starting and stopping video.

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