Microsoft is adding Dropbox syncing to office for iPad and Macs

Dropbox and Microsoft are working together to bring
more support and functionality to each company’s
important apps. For Microsoft, it’s about adding
Dropbox syncing and integration for Office apps,
including the Office apps for iOS. With this new
support, users will be able to share their Dropbox links
right from within Office, thanks to a specific Dropbox
link that is created to share the document.
Users will also be able to access files stored within
Dropbox, and save files made with Office directly to
Dropbox when they’re finished. The Dropbox mobile
app will also now let users edit Office documents from
anywhere, and changes will be synced automatically
from the mobile app to the desktop client, and vice
versa.
“We know that much of the world relies on a
combination of Dropbox and Microsoft Office to get
work done. In fact, Dropbox is home to over 35
billion Office documents, spreadsheets, and
presentations. That’s why we’re partnering with
Microsoft to help you do more on your phones,
tablets, and the web. Soon you’ll be able to access
your Dropbox directly from Office apps, and edit
Office files from the Dropbox app. “
The changes will be made soon, and Dropbox says the
updated Office and Dropbox apps will be available to
downloaded (or updated) in the next few weeks.
[via Dropbox]