Microsoft now lets you use the basic Microsoft Office suite on your desktop PC without a subscription. You previously needed to log in with a paid Microsoft account to use it directly on your computer,

It cannot save documents locally, has limited features, and is tough to work with. If you want to use Microsoft's productivity suite but don't want to pay for Microsoft 365 or purchase an Office license,

Microsoft has introduced a free ad-supported Office app that brings access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without any subscription fee.