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The latest development platform for Windows <strong>10</strong> is called the Universal Windows Platform (UWP).<br />

By using the UWP core application programming interface (API), developers can create a single app<br />

package that can run on devices with a wide range of sizes and capabilities, including phones, tablets,<br />

PCs, and even the Xbox One. Universal apps are delivered through the Windows Store.<br />

In Windows 8 and 8.1, modern apps run in one of two modes: full-screen or snapped to the side of<br />

the display. In Windows <strong>10</strong>, these apps can run in a window. Figure 1-6, for example, shows the free<br />

Word Mobile app running in a resizable window on a Windows <strong>10</strong> PC.<br />

FIGURE 1-6 The Word Mobile app is available through the Windows Store. Like other modern apps in Windows <strong>10</strong>,<br />

it can run in a resizable window.<br />

As is the case with most modern apps, the mobile Microsoft Office apps available in the Windows<br />

Store (Word’s Office-mates include Excel and PowerPoint) are designed to deliver an excellent experience<br />

on touchscreen devices with small screens. These lightweight apps don’t have the full feature set<br />

of their Windows desktop counterparts, but they’re ideal for reading and light editing tasks.<br />

The Windows Store has been completely overhauled for Windows <strong>10</strong>. Figure 1-7 shows a typical<br />

listing in the new Store, which has a cleaner design and offers a broader variety of products than just<br />

apps.<br />

8 CHAPTER 1 An overview of Windows <strong>10</strong>

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