Can you use Microsoft Office for free? Yes, you can! Here's how

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We’ve all been spending a little bit more time on our computers lately and, whether it be for work or personal use, you may need some basic tools like . The service, formerly known as Office 365, offers more features than the average office software, but it can be pricey. If you don’t want to spend your coin on , don’t stress. There are a few ways to get the service for free.  <br>Microsoft’s suite of productivity software — including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint — $150 for a one-time installation (as Office 365), or between $70 and $100 every year for subscription service access across devices and family members (as Microsoft 365). Microsoft is also planning to release a new standalone version of  — for a flat price, no subscription required — at some point later this year.<br><br>Read more: <br>

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<br>Here are the versions of Office 365, Microsoft 365 and their apps that you can find Köp Platinum GSC online i Sverige for free right now.  <br>If you’re a student or a teacher<br>If you’re a with a school email address, you are likely eligible to get access to Office 365 for free through Microsoft — including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Microsoft Teams and additional classroom tools.  <br><br>All you have to do is enter your school email address on this page on Microsoft’s website: . In many cases, you’ll be instantly granted access thanks to an automated verification process. If you attend an institution that needs to be verified, it might take up to a month to confirm your eligibility. <br><br>Recent graduates who want to stick with Office 365 can also get , with a valid school email address.  <br> If you’re anyone else<br>Anyone can get a of Microsoft 365 to try it out. However, it does require you to enter a credit card, and if you don’t cancel before the month is up, you’ll be charged $100 for a one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 Family (formerly called Office 365 Home).  <br><br>The good news is, if you don’t need the full suite of Microsoft 365 tools, you can access a number of its apps online for free — including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Calendar and Skype. Here’s how to get them: <br>Go to .Log in to your Microsoft account (or create one for free). If you already have a Windows, Skype or Xbox Live login, you have an active Microsoft account.Select the app you want to use, and save your work in the cloud with OneDrive.<br>Read more at TechRepublic: <br><br>Use the browser-based version of the Microsoft Word app for free.<br>
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Is there a catch for the free version?<br>You may be saying, wait a minute — if I can get all of those apps for free, why pay for Microsoft 365 in the first place? The reason is that the functionality of these apps is limited: They only run through your web browser, and you can’t use them if you aren’t online. There are also fewer features than the full Microsoft 365 versions.  <br><br>There are still a number of benefits, however, including the ability to share links to your work and collaborate in real time, similar to G Suite tools. If you’re looking for basic versions of each of these apps, the free version should work well for you.  <br><br>Read more: <br>

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