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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 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 Windows PC users.
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.
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 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.
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 Reportedly Testing Office Apps On Windows' Ad-Supported Free Version, Here's What We Know
Microsoft is reportedly working on a free, ad-supported version of its Office suite, allowing users to access applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without a subscription. However, this version will display advertisements and come with certain feature restrictions.
Microsoft Pilots Free Office Apps, But Will It Be Worth The Annoying Ads?
A free version of Microsoft Office is being piloted, but some users may find it too annoying to put up with after trimming features and including ads.
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.
There’s no way I’m paying the Microsoft 365 price hike—here’s what I’m doing instead
Avoid increasing fees by grabbing this Microsoft Office 2021 lifetime license for Windows at a discount, but only while ...
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Imagine paying full price for Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro - not me
How cool are you with paying every month for software you could own? If you're not into that, then you might want to replace ...
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You Can Now Use Microsoft Office for Free, But There's a Catch
Microsoft now lets you use the basic Microsoft Office suite on your desktop PC without a subscription. You previously needed ...
Did you hear? Microsoft Office can be yours for life for less than $40
Complete your purchase and get your download link and software license key immediately after. Just don’t wait—inventory is ...
Hop off the subscription merry-go-round — Get Microsoft Office 2024 with a one-time purchase
Home for Mac or PC gives you lifetime access to pro-level tools with no recurring fees — just productivity made simple.
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Microsoft Office that won’t keep charging you rent
Microsoft 365 isn’t the only way to get Microsoft apps onto your Mac. It’s not even the cheapest way. Instead of paying ...
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.