Microsoft Office tests support for ODF 1.4

Microsoft 365 Blog reports that Microsoft is currently testing OpenDocument Format 1.4 support, which will enhance the compatibility between Office applications and third-party alternatives. The key takeaways from the article are:

 

• ODF 1.4 Support: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint now support ODF 1.4.
• New Features: ODF 1.4 introduces improvements already supported by the Open Office XML format (.docx, .xlsx, and .pptx).
• Compatibility: Older versions of Office can open ODF 1.4 files but won’t support the new features.
• Ahead of the Curve: Microsoft’s adoption of ODF 1.4 is ahead of other office suites like LibreOffice, which doesn’t officially support it yet.

 

Read more about ODF 1.4 format on Github page and Microsoft specification page for ODF format.