Interchange between Mac and Windows

[EdwardTeach]

My wife and I are considering getting a couple of macbooks, primarily for work. We were wondering about how well the interchange between Mac users and Windows is now. We will nearly always be working primarily with Windows users. The concern is around sending Ms office files (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) between Windows - Mac & vis versa.

Are we ever likely to have any issues opening files?

Will the formatting ever get messed up? (has been an issue in the past)

Is it necessary to use the MSN office suite or will apple's own software be sufficient (and suffer none of the above issues)?

 

[EdwardTeach]

Thanks for the replies. So would you say it is necessary to get Ms office for Mac if you do intend to swap files with pc users?

 

[EdwardTeach]

I terrible issue with onedrive when it first appeared (did it used to be called something else?). I am sure it is ok now, but I am a bit wary.