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Built-in apps
Surface includes a great set of pre-installed apps, such as Xbox Music, Xbox Video, Skype, Mail, and Internet
Explorer. And when it’s time to get some work done, Surface is loaded with Office Home & Student 2013 RT
Preview, which includes touch optimized versions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote.
This section highlights some of the apps included with your Surface.
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Office Home & Student apps
Word A word processing program designed to help you create professional-quality documents.
Excel A powerful tool for getting meaning out of data, making calculations, and tracking almost any kind
of information.
OneNote A digital notebook that provides a single place for all of your notes—everything you need to
remember and manage in your life. In addition to the OneNote desktop app, a free OneNote app is
available in the Windows Store. Find out more about this in the next section.
PowerPoint A program for creating presentations that convey a message or story in a series of slides.