Microsoft has introduced that it’s now doable to open shared Phrase, Excel, and PowerPoint paperwork on iPhone and iPad with out the necessity for a Microsoft account. This functionality was already obtainable on the internet, however now you’ll be able to anonymously open these recordsdata on Microsoft’s apps.

Whereas it’s now doable to open shared paperwork with out an account on iPhone and iPad, you’ll nonetheless want an account if you wish to make edits or depart feedback. The Redmond big mentioned that it has made this transfer to make it easy for customers to share paperwork and get suggestions from others.

If you wish to share your paperwork with contacts with an iPhone or iPad, comply with these directions:

• Open a Phrase, Excel, or PowerPoint file that you simply need to share.
• Choose Share > Hyperlink settings (the gear icon within the top-right nook), be certain that both the Anybody with the hyperlink can edit or Anybody with the hyperlink can view possibility is chosen, after which choose the Apply button.
• To share the hyperlink with others, sort their e mail handle within the Share dialog field, after which click on the Ship button, or click on the Copy hyperlink button and paste it in a message created utilizing an app reminiscent of Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Groups.

To open recordsdata with out signing in, you should have Phrase, Excel, or PowerPoint put in (model 2.94 Construct 25020422 or later). When you run into any points, you may give suggestions by deciding on Settings > Ship Suggestions in Phrase, Excel, or PowerPoint for iPhone or iPad, and utilizing #AnonAccess in your feedback.