Microsoft Word turns 40: What’s in store for the future?

25 October 1983 marks a memorable date in the world of technology. That was the day on which Microsoft Word, the famous word processing software, was born. This year, Word celebrates its 40th anniversary, an important milestone for one of the most iconic word-processing applications of all time.

40 years of innovation

One of the most iconic pieces of software in the history of computing, Microsoft Word, has just turned 40. Since its launch in 1983, Word has become a mainstay of the professional and academic worlds. It provides essential writing and communication tools. To celebrate this milestone, Microsoft is offering us a glimpse into the history of Word. In addition, we get a sneak preview of the innovations to come for this essential word processing application. Let’s find out what the future holds for Microsoft Word, the software that has marked generations of users.

A journey through the decades

The chronology of Microsoft Word takes us through the decades of its development. From its creation in 1983 to the introduction of revolutionary features in Microsoft 365. It’s a fascinating journey through the history of one of the most influential applications in the world of technology.

An overview of forthcoming innovations

Word’s birthday is an opportunity for Microsoft to share its future plans for this iconic application. Here’s an overview of the next innovations:

1. Copilot and artificial intelligence

CoPilot revolutionises the writing and reading experience by providing intelligent, real-time assistance that enables users to improve their creativity, productivity and skills. All this is achieved by using CoPilot on various platforms and devices.

2. Word for the Web

Microsoft is also continuing to invest in Word for the Web to make it an excellent tool for creating and using documents.

3. Optimised collaboration

Microsoft is committed to further strengthening this capability, by offering a fluid and efficient content co-creation experience. Word has always been at the heart of collaborative content creation, offering a seamless experience. It remains the main tool for creating, editing and revising content efficiently, regardless of location, collaborators or device.

4. Extensibility as a customisation engine

In addition, Microsoft is committed to providing Word developers with the tools and capabilities they need to build exceptional experiences and support custom workflows.

5. Word as a content consultation application

As the preferred consultation application, Word is not limited to content creation. Word provides an excellent environment for reading documents, whatever device you’re using and wherever you are.

These exciting developments demonstrate Microsoft’s commitment to providing cutting-edge tools to meet the ever-changing needs of users. The history of Microsoft Word is constantly evolving. We look forward to seeing how these innovations will shape the future of this iconic application.

The ITTA-Microsoft partnership

At ITTA, we’re proud to have been a Microsoft partner for 20 years. This collaboration enables us to remain at the cutting edge of technology and provide quality training to our customers. We offer more than 43 Microsoft Office training courses, including 8 specific courses for Microsoft Word, covering all levels and all our customers’ needs.

As Word celebrates its 40th anniversary, we look forward to continuing to work with you to help you get the most out of this iconic application. Stay tuned for more exciting information about upcoming updates in the world of Word and Microsoft products. Our strong partnership with Microsoft will enable us to continue to offer cutting-edge training, helping you to remain competitive in a constantly changing world.