Granted, today’s announcement is only the start of the Technical Preview; however, it’s the first step in getting Microsoft Office online and in the cloud.
How-To Gain Access to the Microsoft Office Web Apps Technical Preview using Windows Live Sky-Drive
1. Log in to your Windows Live Account and Open skyDrive.live.com in your Browser. Click Document once logged in.
2. Click Add Files
3. Drag and Drop a few Excel Files into the Upload Screen (I used Excel in my Test) and Click Upload
4. Click Join our preview program link as shown in the screenshot below
5. Read the Terms of Service and Click Accept
6. That’s it! You should be in!
7. To Create a new document, Click New
Note: As of Today – Only PowerPoint and Excel Services will allow you to create new documents
I have no idea how long this workaround will be available. For all I know, this could either be a MISS by Microsoft or by design to allow more people to join the Technical Preview. Either way, I recommend you move quickly to reserve your spot and get it enabled on your Windows Live account!
I would love to hear your feedback! Did you get into the Technical Preview? What do you think of Office in the cloud? Is it working?
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