Microsoft talks mobile Office for Windows Phone 8

Microsoft has introduced a mobile version of Office for Windows Phone 8 that will come pre-installed on every new handset. Bert Van Hoof from Microsoft's Office engineering group outlined five clear objectives they wanted to accomplish with the new software...

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I have but one simple question....What business person, who is of sound mind of course, wants to actually "work" on a cellphone? May I see a show of hands please?

**chirping crickets**

Thank you.

"The first goal was to make all Office documents accessible where and when you want them. "
They're talking about viewing documents on the go. If you're a businessman, it would be nice and faster to be able to check a spreadsheet on your phone rather than get out a laptop.

True, but most cellphones now have free apps that allow the viewing of office files so... Well since its free I guess it doesn't matter anyway.

I use my phone all the time so I don't have to take out my laptop. Also, if I am working at a user machine or in the server room and I need a document either on my Network Drive or my OneNote, I can easily pull it up off my phone rather then having to go to my laptop and pull it up and print it. I save myself time and space because my phone fits in my pocket and my laptop is big and bulky, even with a 14 inch screen. I just wish they made a Galaxy Note with Windows that way I could write notes for myself, rather then using a steno pad, and actually have them come out clearly.

You can't view all formulas on those free and paid apps. And the ones you can view some formulas, don't come out right or corrupt my files. When I use office on my WP7 phone, no issues.

This is why I want office for Android.