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[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Parafly:
What do you guys think of this vs. Google Docs ? I've been using Google Docs for a while. The download seems pretty decent at least for getting by while you are on the go.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
I am so jealous! It's time developers realize the productivity potential of Android tablets!

http://www.bgr.com/2011/05/31/apple-iwork-now-available-for-iphone-and-ipod-touch/#bXpulseX

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[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] bsoplinger:
It'd be great if they did visit. I've used too many apps where I had some sort of problem and it seemed as if the company wasn't even willing to take the time to hear about the issue let alone fix it. And it's become a way more common feeling since I got my first Android tablet a year and a half ago.

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[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] silvehosszu:
I want track changes badly. It is the only reason for which I keep my old laptop. I would pay 100 $/€ for an app which does it decently.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Maybe for now you have to use an online-service like onlive desktop. There are other alternatives out there as well but they all require internet connection since it's nothing but a VPN access.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] AndroAsc:
Anyone have any tips on which suite is best for spreadsheet editing? When I tried out major office apps about a year back, the winner was Docs to Go, simply because the other apps will lag... yes I need to manipulate spreadsheets that have 1000ish rows.

However, the Docs to Go experience on my Epic 4G is not as smooth as on Pocket Excel on my old Omnia 2, evem though the Epic 4G hardware is superior.

I also need the app to support arrow keys. A few office suite apps have the issue that arrow keys does not move me to the adjacent cell. This makes editing very troublesome since I would need to tap and type, as opposed to using arrow keys to moving around and make the changes without tapping on the screen.

Anyone found a better app for manipulating large excel spreadsheets in Android?

---------- Post added at 11:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:03 PM ----------

On another note, has anyone tried to hack/port the Windows Office Suite from Windows Phone 7 to Android? Is it feasible?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/05/23/rumor-microsoft-to-release-office-for-android-tablets-this-november/
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Someone09:
That would be so awesome!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Kingsoft Office receives major update

Haven't tested it yet but the list of updates looks promising (it again looks like they read this comparison :D):
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Check out my last post. Kingsoft office apparently enabled loading of huge Excel files.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] samthe2can:
for my use of spreadsheets (accounting, multiple pages with lots of linking) I've found kingsoft better than any I own (smart office, office pro, docs 2 go) not perfect by any stretch, but usable
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Sumatie:
Fanatastic comparison.

Does anyone know of an office platform for android that supports footnote? I want to use my tablet w/keyboard to write essays when out and about. Obviously footnote is a must. I've tried Kingsoft, Polaris, Docs to go and a few others and no joy!!

Any help would be great, thanks.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] bsoplinger:
Did you check this whole thread? I know I saw mention of needing footnotes and having to use a particular app to get that functionality. I thought it was this thread. Trouble is I didn't need footnote support so didn't pay close attention.

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[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Sumatie:
I didn't read the whole thread but I did a search and nothing on this thread. It would be interesting to know if anyone is working on including this...would be nice to see a mobile version of libreoffice, maybe :rolleyes:
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] bsoplinger:
This bothered me because I knew I'd seen mention of footnotes. Found where I think I saw it:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25183264&postcount=59

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[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
I am still hoping that MS gets out of their way and release MS Office for Android. That would probably solve most of "our" problems.

I think someone was in need of comments and track changes - Kingsoft Office now has a button for that in their word processor but I haven't tested its functionality yet.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] samthe2can:
Here's some news, google has just acquired quickoffice

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...quick-office-let-the-productivity-wars-begin/
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Let's see what they will spawn!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] redninja007:
question

Had anyone tried using cloudon?it has the same settings and format as microsoft office...try it i wanna hear ur comments about it
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
I mentioned somewhere in this thread that it is basically a remote desktop with full MS Office functionality (like OnLive Desktop). It is great but also means you'd have to be connected to the internet constantly when working, which is not always possible/feasible. I just downloaded it and will edit this post in case I was wrong.

EDIT: I tried CloudOn and it definitely beats OnLive Desktop in regards of user-friendliness. I still think you need to be connected the entire time though but someone else can check as well. It would be great if it can "buffer/cache" entered data locally and just syncs back to the Server once connection is reestablished. Does anyone have any input on that?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] RODRIGO PALMA CANELO:
ok marvellous

gracias

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[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] primetime34:
Do any of these office apps allow you to play a video inside a powerpoint?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] cingibi:
Excellent thread. Nice job.

thnks all
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
I haven't checked but I would be surprised if any did. They hardly display graphics right. And none of them plays sounds.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Petya19:
Yozo Office

Can anyone send me the yozo office apk or a working link for it? The only one is broken.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
The app isn't working on ICS anymore anyway... It's always force-closing
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] mbk17:
Amazing post, truly informative.

I was wondering what the best app would be for my Nexus 7.

I have blue tooth keyboard for it and it will suit my needs for lectures this coming fall.

I need an app which i can type word documents with the keyboard and draw graphs, write equations with a stylus.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
I don't know much about formulas and handwriting but I like the Kingsoft Office app. Best of all: It's free!

There have been some updates lately but I simply don't have the attention span to find out what changed (mostly it's only minor improvements). However, I would recommend staying away from Documents to Go. If you go through the comparison you might be able to find features that you need and then choose the right app. Good luck!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] misterwal10:
Do any of the apps show animations during PowerPoint presentations?

sent from my galaxy s3
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Nope. Unless you count the online remote desktop apps.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] alberteske:
Kingsoft Office

Thanks a lot for your comparison!

it is a great job.

I just wanted to say that I was with Polaris but had some problems of compatibility with Office 2010.

I decided to try other suites and found Kingsoft Office Free (August update) fantastic and much more powerful. Now I have no problem to work on my tablet and with my laptop.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Kortizdz:
Are you folks having issues transferring Polaris documents from the tablet to your PC?

If I email a document to myself, I can open the document without issue.

If I drag and drop the document from my tablet to my PC, it will not open.

Thanks in advance!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Sorry, I've never tried that. I usually use Dropbox if I need to work on my documents on the road. Back in the days some drag & drop operations would result in the conversion of files, depending on the attached (target) device. Not sure if that's what's happening.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Kortizdz:
Well, I do work away from the office myself. These tablets (my own personal at first) are being used for field reports (construction observation). While I'm out on a job site, I'll take photos using the tablet and then once I'm off the jobsite and back in my truck, I'll use Polaris to organize photos and create a report of my observations, etc. In theory, I should have a finished product ready to send to a client/contractor without issue.....but that never works out right. I'm always missing some tidbit of information that I want to double check before I send along.

Anyway - other than usually having to update something on the field report before I send it out we also store these files on the work server. Based on that I like to transfer the document files back to my work PC and finish it from there. As long as I email myself the file - it's no problem. But since we have taken this tablet thing office wide, I want to make sure there is an answer or perhaps a reason I can tell them to operate one way over the other.

This thread has offered tons of information, still sifting through it all.

Thanks for the help.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Have you ever tried using something like Evernote? The first (and so far only) time I used it was when I went to a conference and took pictures and made comments for my wife. It syncs nicely with their server and you can access it from any computer or mobile device. I personally would probably prefer an app like this over an Office app. Most likely there are even better apps suited for your purpose.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Kortizdz:
We have a couple guys that create apps for android/iOS doing something for us...letting the powers that be handle it. I believe the goal is to have a custom app that works as a digital field report. One where I can take photos and every photo is automatically organized on a document. A document that I can then add notes and reference to the photos. Once all information is added, I can PDF it and send via email to myself/client/contractor.

Until then, we've just used word processing to organize observations and reference photos. It's how we used to create field reports before the tablet came along.

A buddy of mine mentioned using a web based application...but other than my iphone, I'm disconnected from the net on a jobsite (75% of the time). And relying on the internet to hold data for me is just a bit out there yet for my comfort.

I will say, this tablet has cut my time in half on site observation. Also if the report is being made at the job site and not at the office, I can verify anything while I'm there that I might not be able to do if I'm already back at the office.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
The good thing about Evernote is that it only syncs when connected but if not it will save locally. Sounds exciting that you have your flock of app developers! :cowboy:
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
OfficeSuite Pro 6 updated

OfficeSuite Pro 6 was recently updated. Here are the specs according to the Google Play store:

The part about the animated slide shows sounds very interesting! I have to check if that includes animations within the slides or just transitions between slides. Good to finally see some development!

UPDATE: I checked for animations but they are still not supported. However, there's a nice feature to add transitions between slides (very reminiscent of PowerPoint :D).
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] bsoplinger:
Specs for what app?

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[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
OfficeSuite Pro 6; it says so in the title of my reply :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] bsoplinger:
Unless there is some magic setting in tapatalk that I haven't found, I've never seen reply titles. I know when I first posted at XDA I used the title for some info and got similar questions like mine and quickly stopped using the title to replies because of that.

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[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
You bring up a good point. I usually don't (exclusively) use the title for information. Generally I make it redundant. I'll edit the post.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] partyondude:
Any idea if that reported CPU activity/batt. drain in Office Suite Pro is fixed with the new updates?

Another question, is it possible in either of those apps to click on a link inside a ppt presentation? I will mostly use the app for working in word and ppt, any advice, besides checking the first page of this topic? :D

Anyway, kudos for your effort you put in all this, I checked the whole topic and learned a lot :cool:
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Hey, I have no idea about any battery drain. I have been discouraged to use any office app for work so I haven't done anything besides this comparison. If nothing major has changed only a few apps support hyperlinks. If you look in the word processor comparison table it shows which app supports links. Often this indicates that other apps in the same suite might have similar features. There have also been some updates since I compiled this comparison so some functionality might have been added.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] partyondude:
Ok thanx m8 :good:
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] qocarekeri:
Quickoffice no longer has a trial (free) version available - Pro is 14.99 USD normally on Google Play, and Pro HD is normally 19.99 USD.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Sorry for the lack up updated info

Thanks for the update! I have neglected this thread badly. There have been plenty of high profile updates for some apps that I have not yet covered. I'll try to work on this, maybe over Xmas. Y'all please bear with me!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] qocarekeri:
Let me know if you have any questions on QO feature support - I'll provide any info I can. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] redninja007:
?

so in all of your researches (thanks so much 4 that) which is the best and most similar to Microsoft office word/excel/and PowerPoint? just askin :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
If I have to give advice I'd recommend using Kingsoft Office since it's free and fairly powerful with constant updates rolling out. That needs to be taken with a grain of salt though since it has major flaws still. Just give it a try and see if it satisfies your needs!

Play Store link
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] alberteske:
I also a satisfied user of Kingsoft Office.

It is totally compatible with Microsoft Office including password protected files.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] redninja007:
cool

Tnx.ive been using it for a month already..haha lucky choice.tnx
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Nplus1:
Spreadsheet app?

Guys, could you please help me out with a suggestion regarding a good spreadsheet app?

What I'm looking for is mostly the ability to write/edit complex formulas with references to other worksheets maybe.

So far I've been using Kingsoft Office which I thought was great. It lets me write the formulas by simply pointing to the cell I want to use: for example I type "=" then scroll to cell A1 and tap it, then type "+1" and I get "=A1+1". I can also auto-fll the same formula to multiple cells by long tapping the cell with the written formula and dragging to any direction (really handy!).

The problem with Kingsoft Office is that the cell addresses are displayed inside formulas as objects and not as text: you can select a cell address, you can delete it, but you cannot edit it. You can't change "A1" to "A2" for example. You have to delete '"A1" and then point to "A2" which seems an useless extra step.

Because of this behavior it's apparently impossible to add the $ sign to a cell reference in order to make it a fixed cell when auto-filling a formula.

Before 5.2.2 version double tapping the cell address would convert the "object" to actual text, but with version 5.2.2 this no longer works.

I've bought Office Suite Pro 6 yesterday ($0,99 on holiday sale) and it lets you type in the formula as complex as you want to (with or without the $ sign) but this one has other problems: it does not let you point to a cell or a different worksheet when typing the formula. As soon as you tap anywhere outside the formula field the app "thinks" you finished typing the formula and constantly returns errors.

In the simple example from above, if I type "=" and then try to tap the cell A1, I get "#NAME?" error, the formla being just "=".

For this same reason it seems impossible to add a cell reference from another worksheet into a formula. Or you just have to have a clear picture of all the cells in all the worksheets so you can type everything in the formula field.

Do you guys know of ANY office suite that has a functional spreadsheet app?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
These are all very good questions. Since I have neglected this thread immensely, I will try to update it over the Holidays. I will look into this specific problem as well, but I wouldn't get my hopes up too much... It is usually easier to pick your favorite app and then get used to dealing with its shortcomings and adjust the usage accordingly.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Nplus1:
Yes, I would agree, but it's very frustrating that Kingsoft Office for example was pretty good from this perspective until the last update.

It's not like the office suites are extremely intuitive or complete, so you'd think it's better you stick to one and get used to it. Then the developers mess it up somehow and you have to move on.....

Useless to say I already contacted the developers of Kingsoft Office but as far as I remember they never replied.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Frostyeo:
Hi, i just started using kingsoft office, and i noticed, when editing a word doc on kingsoft, and then uploading it later to dropbox, when i open dropbox, the words don't seem to have any spacing between them!

For example if i typed: In this restaurant, they served...

It would come out as: Inthisrestaurant,theyserved

and it is really frustrating!

I tried with different keyboards, default samsung keyboard, swype, bluetooth keyboard, and they all give the same problem, but weirdly, when i open that same file again in kingsoft office, the spacings are alright there! ): Is there any setting for this, because it is really irritating that i have to go back to the desktop and manually space every single word again ):
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] jessicahll:
Re: Comparison of SEVEN major Office Apps [05/06/2012; NEW: PPTX&DOCX Overhaul]

In Kingsoft, can I change the orientation to portrait from landscape? I couldn't find anything in the settings. It seems perfect except for that... I hate typing in landscape, no matter which keyboard I use.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
New Kid On The Block

Has anyone yet tried the following apps?

SoftMaker Office apps? I'll give them a try soon but they're pricey when not on sale (even now with almost 40% off they're about $5 a pop).
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] klau1:
If it's anything as advanced as their windows mobile edition, then it's worth 6 times the price

check out a review back in 2002 edition

http://www.mobiletechreview.com/software/textmaker-2002.htm
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Nice! Thanks! Maybe Android and productivity are no longer mutually exclusive ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] klau1:
Tell us how you like it!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Not bad!

First impression: WOW! They did a really nice job and it seems that only a few things don't work. I checked it on my Note II because my toddler has more or less taken over the TF101. I have 30 days to try but I might be tempted to simply buy the apps while on sale for $4.99 each.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] klau1:
you're lucky.

No sale here in Canada.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Ansem:
hi at all,now that i have the Gs3 i want have this 4 office suite gratis thanks to amazon:

-office suite professional 6

-documents to go

-polaris office 4

-smart office 2

-kingsoft (free)

what's the better for word .docx files?i can't try any of this,it's too long :/ and the comparison in the first post are old :(
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
Hey Ansem,

You should definitely try the SoftMaker apps. I bought them and after a first quick test run they look much better than anything else out there:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=SoftMaker+Software+GmbH

You won't get them for free though.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] alberteske:
I am using Kinsoft and it almost perfect with MS Office + it's free :good:
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
UPDATES!!!!!!!!!!!

I have updated the first two posts, General overview and PowerPoint comparison. The other two comparisons will hopefully follow soon. Thanks everyone for being patient with me!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] klau1:
Great job!

Looking forward to the Word processor comparison!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Eline:
Currently I'm using OfficeSuite pro for most of my textediting. Does anyone know whether it is possible to add/change the templates of this app?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
I finished the comparison and included Word and Excel.

I just remembered why I do this overhaul only once or twice a year ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Mikey:
Cause you love us :) As we love you for doing it :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] klau1:
don't forget to invite me to you two love birds wedding ;)

never the less, great work! answers a lot of questions I had. some surprises too. :cowboy:
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] douzy:
I have used over four different ones, but I have both DocumentsToGo Full and Quick Office Pro HD on my Nexus 7. I like how fast the former is, as I notice keyboard lags with the latter. However, I prefer Quick Office when it comes to spreadsheet, as I can run macros (.xlsm files). As of the moment, one cannot open an .xlsm file on DocumentsToGo. Again, Quick Office is integrated with more cloud storage services.

However, I recently got SoftMaker Planmaker and it's right now my favourite spreadsheet mobile app.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] khanhlnq:
Could you please compare the latest Polaris Office 4? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.infraware.polarisoffice4
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] funnycreature:
It doesn't show as compatible with my device, likely due to the custom ROM. Sorry. Even if you were able to send me the APK I am not sure it will work.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] klau1:
Same here, and I'm on stock root
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Mikey:
Same here.

What device is this compatible with?? lol

This app is incompatible with all of your devices.

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Nexus

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Nexus 7

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Transformer

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Nexus One

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