Docs.com, known as Docs created for Facebook, was released at the F8 conference of Facebook. They were developed by FUSE Labs of Microsoft. It is an online app with the help of which users are able to edit, create as well as share Microsoft Office documents with friends from Facebook.

Actually, the service is available in beta version. You are able to view documents, but in case you want to make a use of them, it is required to join a wait list.

At the first gaze, Docs for Facebook resemble Office 2010 Web edition, which was announced by Microsoft recently. As a matter of fact, the service is powered by Office 2010. Still you are able to see some differences, i.e. there are sharing opportunities and also Facebook connection.

In order to use Docs for Facebook, first of all, you will have to sign in. Here you will need to point out your Facebook ID. In fact, it can be done within the Facebook app or you can visit Docs.com being signed in, you are able to create  as well as upload  Excel, Word, of Powerpoint documents. Also it is possible to see documents created by any of your friends from Facebook. It does not matter whether you access the service via the in-site Facebook application or Docs.com as the experience is identical.

If you use Office products of Microsoft, you will find interface familiar. There is a menu bar that includes formatting options. Also you are able to notice standard menus, like “Insert,” “File,” as well as “View.”

The service boasts of one advantage, i.e. you are provided with an opportunity to move a document into your desktop, which is based on Office software. As a result, you will be able to view a document as well as edit it. In order to make the transition, you will need to click one button. It should be mentioned that functions of editing as well as editing are compatible with Mac as well as PC versions. But still it is necessary to have Office 2007 or a more recent version in order they could work.