Office Insiders

Earlier today we reported about Microsoft rolling out a new update to Microsoft Windows 10. The update was being seeded to Insiders in the Dev Channel branch of Windows 10.

Now we have an update to the Microsoft Office on Android. The update to Microsoft Office on Android comes in the Insider Preview Program. This new build is rolling out with build version 16.0.13426.20082. The update has an official release date of November 2. This update comes with some important new features and improvements over the previous one. It brings ability to read aloud feature in Word on Android.

Detailed description is given below,

Changelog:

Word

Read Aloud now available

Read Aloud is now available in Word. This feature reads out text documents for you using natural voices, which makes for a more pleasant listening experience and allows you to stay focused on the content.

PowerPoint

Start your presentation on the go

Outline to PowerPoint lets you create a slide deck from a simple outline. Try this feature out to quickly jot down thoughts and pointers for your next presentation and we turn it into a professional looking deck for you with design ideas applied! Try @mentioning your colleagues to assign topics and collaborate faster as you create the outline and all of this without having to go to the PPT canvas!

Outlook

Create emails and calendar events using voice

Give your thumbs a break and use voice commands to speed up everyday tasks such as composing a quick email or setting up a meeting. Tap the microphone in the search bar and say “Send an email to Lynn that I’m running late” or “Set up time with Perry on Thursday” and Outlook will place you a tap away from sending an email or a meeting invite. Available for eligible accounts in English in the United States.