Microsoft Office 2013 introduced a cleaner, "Metro-style" interface and integrated cloud capabilities. Core applications typically included:

: Most "Office 2013 Portable" versions found online are created using third-party virtualization software like Spoon Studio or VMWare ThinApp .

Generally takes up less space than a full Office installation.

: Since the app must "unpack" itself into temporary memory, it may start slower than a standard installation.