You can also take a look at CNET's list of the best Windows laptops. Microsoft Rewards Earn points that can be redeemed for gift cards, nonprofit donations, and sweepstakes entries. 5 GB of cloud storage Save your files and photos and access them from any device, anywhere. If you're looking for basic versions of each of these apps, the free version should work well for you.įor more productivity coverage, check out what Microsoft 365 Basic offers customers, all of the best features in Windows 11 and how to take screenshots in Windows 10 or 11. Get access to free online versions of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Use the Microsoft 365 app to: Focus on your tasks and quickly access documents shared with you or recently. Just sign in with your work, school, or personal Microsoft account to start using the free desktop app today. Now, with new ways to help you find, create, share and save your content, all in one place. There are still benefits to the free version, including the ability to share links to your work and collaborate in real time, similar to what the Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) productivity tools allow. The Microsoft 365 app is home to all your favorite productivity apps and content.

They also have fewer features than the full Microsoft 365 versions. You might 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 functionality of the free apps is limited, so they only run in your web browser and you can only use them while you're actively connected to the internet. Screenshot by Alison DeNisco Rayome/CNET So what's the catch for the free version? Use the browser-based version of the Microsoft Word app for free.

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