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I work heavily on Microsoft Excel in the office, and have been experiencing all the problems while trying to convert my numbers file to Excel or vice versa. I'm seriously considering of installing an Office for Mac to eliminate such problems. But I got a few questions regarding this issue.
Does the Office for Mac work perfectly in normal Microsoft Windows environment under normal PC? Any issues relating to the conversion so far?
Also I heard from a Mac seller that by using Parallel Desktop I can install all the windows programme that I like. Does this applies to Microsoft version of Office as well? Will it be working fine in my Mac OS? Or still by using Office for Mac would be a better option?
Sorry for the stupid questions that I asked, but I really do need some guidance here. Thanks in advance for replying.
jac1230 wrote:
Does the Office for Mac work perfectly in normal Microsoft Windows environment under normal PC? Any issues relating to the conversion so far?
For general use fine, though we have had issues with Excel 2008 conversions to Excel 2003. Is your office using Excel 2003 or 2007 on the Windows side?
We have also had issues with some "features" when opening existing Excel (ie converting) documents with Excel 2008 and some crashes.
Also I heard from a Mac seller that by using Parallel Desktop I can install all the windows programme that I like.
Yes, you will need a copy of Windows.
Windows XP Home
Windows XP Professional
Does this applies to Microsoft version of Office as well?
It will work fine using either Parallels or VMWare.
Will it be working fine in my Mac OS? Or still by using Office for Mac would be a better option?
For "perfect" compatibility then running the Windows version of Office on your Mac is the "best" solution.
From my experience for 99% of the stuff I need to do either iWork or Office 2008 (even Office 2004) I don't have too many issues.
iFelix
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