REMODELED OFFICE: Microsoft has released a new version of its Office software that will operate differently and be sold differently. The popular bundle of word processing, spreadsheet and email programs features touch-based controls. For the first time, consumers can buy Office as an online subscription service.

TARGET AUDIENCE: Tuesday’s release of Office 2013 is aimed at the growing number of people who expect to have their favorite applications at their fingertips wherever there’s an Internet connection.