During the course of a press event held in San Francisco on Wednesday, file-hosting and cloud-service company Dropbox announced the addition of some new features to its software platform, to make it easier for users to scan, create and share files.

Announcing the new additions to its software platform, Dropbox said that the new features are initially available only through the Dropbox app on Apple iOS. However, the company also said alongside that the new features will be made available for Google Android as well; though it did not specify any timeline for that.

One of the most notable new features added by Dropbox to its software platform is scanning of documents via the Dropbox app. As a result of the new feature, the app’s users will be able to scan and organize documents -- like sketches, printouts, receipts, and Post-its -- through the cameras of their handsets.

Another new feature announced by Dropbox is the seamless creation of Microsoft Office documents -- Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel documents -- from within the Dropbox app, by using a front-and-center "plus" button. In addition, these documents can also be edited by users with the help of Microsoft’s own apps.

In reference to the new features coming to Dropbox’s software platform, Todd Jackson -- Dropbox VP of product and design -- said: "For individuals, we're simplifying workflows. For teams, we're unifying the workspace."