

Microsoft PowerPoint: In presentations, the Touch Bar shortcuts offer quick tools for editing PowerPoint slides, which helps when working with image-rich files. The Touch Bar features slide gestures that reorient an object to a better angle and a Reorder Objects button that works with graphic layers on a slide, making it easier to move things around.This Focus Mode works alongside real-time shortcuts to apply style changes to the text you are working with. Plus, you can access recent tools and commands through the Touch Bar's contextual shortcuts. Microsoft Word: When working in word-processed documents, you can opt for a distraction-free mode that removes toolbars and the ribbon.

By entering an equal sign in a cell, the Touch Bar activates with these contextual tools. The Touch Bar also helps you format data or apply recommended charts. Microsoft Excel: Use the Touch Bar to access your recent Excel spreadsheet actions.

The Touch Bar also features the Outlook Today view on the Touch Bar, from which you can participate in Skype for Business meetings.
