Office 2013 RT for Windows RT tablets may rule out macros and VBA
Summary
Office 2013 RT, an optimized suite for Windows RT ARM tablets, is expected to see a preview release later this year. Reports suggest Microsoft intends to remove key features such as macros, VBA, and third-party add-ons from this version. This decision is likely driven by considerations for battery life and machine reliability, potentially impacting the functionality of applications like Excel for developers. A Home and Student preview version may come pre-installed on all Windows RT devices, with the final product anticipated in early 2013.
The so-called optimization, certainly require some changes to Office based on ARM tablet architecture. To remove some features may be because of battery life and machine reliability considerations. Macrso, third-party add-ons, and VBA will be ruled out from Office 2013 RT. Some other features may also be removed.
A Microsoft spokesman said that Office 2013 RT did not complete building any package, but there are news that Microsoft Office 2013 RT will have Home and Student preview version pre-installed on all Windows RT devices. For more specific details, we have to wait until the product is released, but the final version may need to wait until early 2013.
What if Office 2013 RT really removes macros and VBA, will the functions on Excel and others be heavily affected?
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