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Q: What features are missing from Windows RT's version of Office 2013?
Windows RT and Office 2013 might be a great combination for you--but be aware of features you might not get with this ARM-based version.
John Savill
December 31, 2012
1 Min Read
A: Windows RT includes an ARM-based version of Office 2013 Home & Student Edition. However, because it's created for the ARM platform, there are some features missing from the Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview that are present on a non-ARM version of Office 2013. Primary features missing from the Windows RT version include the following:
Macros, add-ins, forms, ActiveX controls (PowerPoint), and custom programs.
Send email features (since Outlook isn't part of the RT version of Office 2013).
SkyDrive sync integration.
Equation Editor.
Lync file download.
Legacy media or Flash video playback (PowerPoint).
Integrated audio and video recording and search (although this could be performed outside of OneNote and then inserted into OneNote).
For full details on the Office RT product, take a look at the Office Home & Student RT Preview Page. See also a Windows RT discussion transcript of an open forum with the Windows RT product team--very interesting!
For help dealing with another Windows RT limitation, see the FAQ "Q: My Windows RT device supports an SD card but the music, videos, and pictures on the SD card can't be added to libraries--how can I add them?" And for more about the productivity aspects of Windows RT and Surface, see Paul Thurrott's "Taking Surface to Work."
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