History of Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office is a suite of productivity applications developed by Microsoft. Its history spans several decades and is marked by significant developments in software technology and changes in user needs. Here’s an overview of its evolution: ### Predecessors and Early Versions (1980s - Early 1990s) - **1983:** Microsoft launched its first Office product, Microsoft Word, originally for MS-DOS. It quickly became popular due to its user-friendly interface and features that rivaled other word processors.