With the latest version of Microsoft Office, users will be able to connect to their LinkedIn account with a single click, and no need to download any additional software. “Considering that
most of Microsoft Office is geared toward professional use, it would make sense that a LinkedIn integration is placed front-and-center,” The Next Web writes. Logical or not, the close
integration is obviously a boon for LinkedIn. Last week, Microsoft hosted the Consumer Preview of its Office 15 productivity suite, which will be known as Office 2013 when it reaches the market.