Microsoft has suggested that a print function will be added to its Office for iPad apps in the future.
The PC maker unveiled its first ever iPad-supported Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps on Thursday (March 27) but some users noticed the lack of a printing capability.
Although the corporation has not specifically confirmed that the ability to print will be added, it did say that apps would be updated on a "regular basis" when pressed on the matter by PC World.
"Microsoft will absolutely continue to update the app on a regular basis," a representative for the company said.
The are ways around the lack of printing function, such as connecting to Apple's own AirPrint service.
In a statement, Microsoft backed the move but said that it would listen to customer feedback.
"Office for iPad was designed from the ground up for the iPad and for the productivity scenarios that an iPad is well suited for.
Microsoft Office for iPad"For example, delivering a PowerPoint presentation, reviewing and annotating a Word document or making changes to a financial analysis in Excel. Office for iPad ensures that documents look as good as they do on a PC or Mac."
It continued: "The apps have a familiar look and feel, and are designed for touch. And when you edit documents with the iPad, you can be sure that no content or formatting is lost.
"We will continue to update the applications based on customer feedback and needs. Similar to other Microsoft apps (like OneNote for iPad) and the Office 365 service, we provide feature updates based on an ongoing basis.
"Since launching Office 365 last year, we've delivered more than 100 updates to the commercial and consumer services extending the Office 365 subscription value."
