Office 2013 Service Pack 1 - Security, performance and stability updates
Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is an important update that improves how the Office 2013 suite works. It helps your Office programs run better by fixing older issues and adding new improvements that weren't available before. It's designed to ensure that your Office 2013 applications run more smoothly and are more reliable than ever before. This update works on Windows PCs.
Two kinds of fixes
Office 2013 SP1 includes different types of updates:
- Previously Unreleased Fixes: These are updates that have not been previously made available in any prior updates or releases. Office 2013 SP1 includes enhancements across the board, with improvements to general product functionality as well as specific boosts in stability, performance, and security.
- Regular Updates: This includes all the security updates that were rolled out monthly until January 2014, along with all the Cumulative Updates released up to December 2013. These updates are essential for maintaining the software's security integrity and ensuring compatibility with other systems and applications.
What does it fix?
Office 2013 SP1 has brought several key updates that make it easier and better to use Office:
- Better Compatibility:
- Works better with Windows 8.1 and Internet Explorer 11.
- Improved performance on new technology like high-resolution screens and precise touchpads.
- New Features for Developers:
- Introduces new tools and programming options for people who make third-party Office apps.
Here’s how these improvements help in some specific Office programs:
- Outlook 2013 SP1:
- Allows more features in the task pane, enhancing how you compose emails and calendar entries.
- PowerPoint 2013 SP1:
- Lets you add and manage new kinds of content directly in your presentations.
- Lync 2013 SP1:
- Fixes several specific issues, such as:
- Sound Delays: Ensures you hear everything from the start of a call.
- Sound Settings Reset: Keeps sound settings the same even after you restart Lync.
- Video Orientation: Lets you change the video screen orientation during video calls on Windows 8.1 devices.
- Visual Icons: Changes how a specific icon looks in the conversations tab.
These updates are designed to make using Office 2013 a smoother and more enjoyable experience. By installing SP1, you're making sure your Office programs are up-to-date and as efficient as possible.
