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The companies say people will be able to read, edit and create new Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote programs on Nokia smart phones, which run an operating system called Symbian that competes with Microsoft Corp.s own Windows Mobile.
Nokia phones will also work with Microsofts Unified Communications system, which brings together Internet-based phones, instant messaging, e-mail and online conferencing for a companys employees.
The companies say Nokia smart phones with Microsoft communication software will start shipping next year, and Office programs will come later.
Finland-based Nokia is the worlds largest cell phone maker, though Apples iPhone, Research In Motions BlackBerry and Palm Inc.s Pre have been getting much of the attention in the U.S.