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.
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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 free Office for Windows apps with ads
Microsoft has started testing a free version of Office for Windows that includes ads. Right now, you have to pay for a monthly Microsoft 365 subscription to get access to the full desktop version of Office, but Microsoft has been quietly testing an ad-supported version in certain countries.
There's a free Microsoft Office option for Windows now, but it comes with ads
That's not even the only caveat. Did you know that Microsoft quietly launched a free version of Office for Windows and didn't tell anyone? According to
Microsoft’s free, ad-supported Office was just a ‘test’
Microsoft is taking another stab at a free Office app, allowing you to create documents in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel at the cost of some features.
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.
Microsoft Is Testing a Free Version of Office for Windows
Microsoft is reportedly testing a new ad-supported, free version of its popular Office suite for Windows, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This could make basic document creation and editing more accessible to users without a Microsoft 365 subscription.
You Can Now Use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Free on Windows (Updated)
Microsoft has quietly made free, ad-supported versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint available for free on Windows.
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.
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Veterans Affairs secretary reveals almost $2 billion saved in cut contracts
Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins explained that these contracts included training, executive support, Microsoft PowerPoint tutorials, and meeting minutes.
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