<p>Microsoft is set to launch Office 2013 to customers on 29 January, a Canadian retailer's pre-order page hinted.</p><p>Neowin first noted that Future Shop in Canada has begun to offer the touch-friendly Office 2013 pre-orders at Canadian prices and that it will ship 29 January. The Verge also confirmed the date with sources.</p><p>Announced in 2012, Microsoft first offered Office 2013 to business customers in mid-November and has made a consumer preview available for download even earlier. Additionally, Microsoft gave Office 2013 RT some extensive testing on its Surface RT tablets.</p><p>"The new, modern Office will deliver unparalleled productivity and flexibility for both consumers and business customers," said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. "It is a cloud service and will fully light-up when paired with Windows 8."</p><p><a href="http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/49395/microsoft-office-2013-set-to-launch-29-january">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/1/18/3891478/office-2013-set-for-january-29th-release-date">Office 2013 looks set for January 29th as pre-orders begin to emerge</a> (The Verge)</p><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/18/office-2013-365-listed-as-arriving-january-29th-in-canada/">Office 2013, 365 listed as arriving January 29th at Canadian retailers</a> (Engadget)</p><p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/office-365-retail-packaging-makes-an-appearance-in-future-shop-listing-18265937/">Office 365 retail packaging makes an appearance in Future Shop listing</a> (SlashGear)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=d-7-E6BQcKLpDcMYX0TfnRcGD0e4M&ned=us">7 additional articles.</a></p>