There are still benefits to the free version ... Yes, you can get Microsoft 365 for free -- and accordingly get Microsoft Word for free along with other apps, including Excel and OneDrive.

The dedicated app feels slick and fast even on older devices. There's an important version of Microsoft Word you can't use ...

Microsoft Word turns 41, and it isn’t at risk of becoming defunct. But its future looks entirely different to its past.

A Microsoft 365 subscription includes Microsoft Word for writing, PowerPoint for creating presentations ... you may need to ...