How to Start using Office Web Apps in Windows Live

Microsoft Office Web Apps are free online companions to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that give you the freedom to view, create, and edit documents from a supported Internet browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari).

From virtually anywhere, Office Web Apps let you work the way you want:

• Storing files on Windows Live SkyDrive and editing them with Office Web Apps lets you work from virtually anywhere.
• Office Web Apps allow you to easily share your documents and work with others.
• Office Web Apps have the same familiar Office interface, so you can work on documents easily over the Web. In addition, you can quickly and easily save your documents to the Web directly from Office 2010 on your computer.

Before you can start using Office Web Apps, you must install the Office 2010 Beta. Looking to use Office Web Apps for your organization? Find out more.

How to begin using your Office Web Apps in Windows Live

Follow these instructions to successfully begin using your Office Web Apps.

1. Open an existing document or create a new one in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint 2010 on your PC.
2. Click File to open Backstage, a full-window file menu that gives you easy access to functions such as saving, printing, and sharing.
3. Click Share and then Save to SkyDrive (The free online storage service from Windows Live).
4. In Backstage, click Sign in. You will be prompted to enter your Windows Live ID, or create a Windows Live account. If you use Hotmail, Messenger, or Xbox Live, you already have a Windows Live ID.
5. Select from the list of SkyDrive folders that is displayed and then click Save As.
6. In the dialog box that appears, type a file name and then click Save. Click File, and then click Close.
7. Visit http://skydrive.live.com. If prompted, enter your Windows live ID and password and click Sign in.
8. Select the folder where you saved your document. Click the file and then select View.
9. You will be prompted to read and accept the terms of use. When you click Accept, you will be able to view, edit, and share your document online.

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