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CNET News: Microsoft Adding XML Files to Office 12

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jun 2, 2005

“Microsoft said Thursday that it will introduce new XML-based
file formats for its Excel, PowerPoint and Word applications when
the company launches its Office 12 software package next year.

“Company officials said the move to replace Microsoft’s
traditional binary file formats with XML-based versions as the
default in Office 12 will let people more easily share
information…”


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