Forget the mall; hit the Office Marketplace

Microsoft Office is great on its own; you can accomplish most anything with it. But you can never be too productive, too efficient, or too dolled up with features. Let's get accessorized at the Office Marketplace.

Everyone loves a good deal and everyone loves something new, so let's slap on a pair of comfy shoes, pile the kids into the minivan, and hit the Office Marketplace for some bargain hunting.

Note   The Office Marketplace is located on the Downloads Home Page on Office Online.

Arriving at the Marketplace

Once we've arrived and parked, you'll notice that unlike the malls you're used to visiting, at this one you don't have to navigate your way through the maze of strollers and gangs of teenage girls. However, you do need to figure out how to get around. This particular Marketplace is divided into categories that define how you work and what you need (rather than by program).

For example, there is a category called Consulting Services which offers such things as database solutions and developer add-ins. Another category, called Mail and Postage that presents services to print postage from your computer as well as label printing software. All of these categories are available right up front so it's always easy to jump right in and get shopping.

Now that you know how to get here, want to take a peek at some of our most popular services? Read my column about the Office Marketplace on Office Online.

— Crabby