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Microsoft's ad-supported version of Office only saves to OneDrive
Microsoft broke from a long tradition of only offering paid versions of the native Microsoft Office app (web having been free for some time) and silently introduced a free, ad-supported version of Microsoft Office exclusively for Windows 11 users.
Microsoft secretly dropped a free, ad-supported version of Office, but don't get your hopes up yet
Microsoft is testing a free, ad-supported version of Office, featuring Word, PowerPoint, and Excel — but with several catches.
I tried the free version of Microsoft Office. All I got was ads and anxiety
We tried the ad-supported free desktop versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Hey Microsoft, the intention is neat, but just don’t launch this mess.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Microsoft is testing a free ad-supported version of Office that only saves files to the cloud
Microsoft 365 Online has been the only official way to access the software for free, albeit with limited functionality. However, Microsoft appears to be
Thank Goodness, That Free Ad-Supported Version of Microsoft Office Was Just a Test
The free version of Microsoft features a 15-second ad that plays every few hours and locks away useful features behind a paywall.
Microsoft is testing a free desktop version of Office - but there's a catch
This version comes with a host of limitations and access is limited, but here's how you could try giving it a whirl.
Microsoft is Testing a Free Version of Office – Here’s How to Get It
Free ad-supported version of Microsoft Office is available but the company warns it's only a test and there's no plan for a launch.
Microsoft Quietly Launched a Free Ad-Supported Office App, and No One Noticed
Microsoft has introduced a free ad-supported Office app that brings access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without any subscription fee.
Microsoft launches a free version of Office apps with a big catch
Microsoft has quietly rolled out a free version of Microsoft Office that has arrived in a barebones state, with many features locked behind a paywall.
Microsoft Tests Ad-Supported Free Version of 365 Apps
Microsoft is testing an ad-supported free version of Office and Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows that includes advertisements. Although the
Microsoft Office vs. Microsoft 365: Why one is low-key a scam
Macworld Paying monthly for apps you’ve used for years feels like a bad deal… because it is! With Microsoft 365 charging $10 every month, those fees add up fast. There’s a reason so many people are leaving the subscription service behind for the lifetime version of Microsoft Office.
5 ways to fix OneDrive’s worst annoyances on Windows
To force Office apps to stop saving documents to OneDrive by default, open an Office app (like Word), click “File” on the ...
Microsoft Office might get a free tier with ads
Microsoft might release a free tier Office version with ads in the future. The company is currently testing it with some ...
Microsoft sneaks out a free desktop-based version of Word, Excel and PowerPoint - then backtracks and says it was just a "test"
Some Microsoft Office users are getting access to ad-supported, restricted desktop apps for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.