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,

The free version of Microsoft features a 15-second ad that plays every few hours and locks away useful features behind a paywall.

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,