Office files are a core part of sales and customer-facing work. With Showell’s new MS Office File Viewer, you can now choose how you want to view your Microsoft Office documents directly in Showell, without compromising quality, usability, or performance.
This feature gives you the flexibility to switch between Showell’s optimized PDF view and the full Microsoft Office viewing experience, depending on what you need in the moment.
💡 The MS Office File Viewer is available for Professional and Enterprise plans with MS365 Integration or Editor enabled.
What is the MS Office File Viewer?
The MS Office File Viewer lets you open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files directly in their native Microsoft 365 viewing experience, inside Showell.
A simple MS365 viewing switch, available in the top navigation bar of each supported file, allows you to instantly choose how the file is displayed:
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View the file as a PDF, converted and optimized by Showell
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Or open it in Microsoft Office view, using Word, Excel, or PowerPoint
No downloads. No external tools. Just a quick toggle.
MS Office File Viewer: How it works
By default, Showell continues to convert Office files into PDFs. This ensures fast loading, consistent formatting, and reliable viewing across all devices and platforms.
When you want the full Office experience, you can use the MS365 switch to open the file in Microsoft’s native viewer:
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PowerPoint presentations retain animations and embedded videos
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Excel files stay interactive, allowing you to scroll, navigate, and explore spreadsheets as intended
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Word documents display exactly as they were created
You stay in Showell the entire time, while accessing the viewing experience that best fits your use case.
How Sellers Benefit from the MS Office File Viewer
The MS Office File Viewer is designed to support real-world selling, presenting, and collaboration scenarios.
It is especially helpful when:
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You are presenting a PowerPoint that relies on animations or embedded videos
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You need to interact with Excel data, such as navigating large spreadsheets or reviewing formulas
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You want to review or share a Word document with exact formatting preserved
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You need flexibility, switching between a quick PDF view and a richer Office experience depending on the situation
For everyday browsing and fast access, PDF view works well. When detail, interactivity, or presentation quality matters, the Office viewer gives you that extra control.
Why This Feature Makes Sense for Admins
For admins, the MS Office File Viewer provides added flexibility without disrupting existing workflows. Showell continues to convert Office files into PDFs by default, ensuring fast performance and consistent viewing across devices.
At the same time, users can switch to the Office viewer when a richer viewing experience is required, without the need to upload separate file versions or manage additional formats.
This makes it easier to support different teams and use cases while maintaining control, consistency, and simplicity across your content library.
The Best of Both Worlds
With the MS Office File Viewer, you no longer have to choose between speed and experience.
You get optimized PDF viewing for fast, reliable access and full Microsoft Office viewing when accuracy, interactivity, or presentation quality matters
All within Showell.
Try MS Office Viewer today!
See MS Office Viewer in action and watch your presentations shine.