FAQs
Yes, you can get Microsoft 365 for free. Students and teachers can get Microsoft Office 365 Education at no cost with a school email address. If you're not a student of faculty member, you can use the online versions of many apps like Word for free, or sign up for a one-month Microsoft 365 free trial.
Can you use Microsoft Office without a subscription? ›
Yes. You can buy standalone versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Mac or PC. Go to the Microsoft Store and search for the app you want. You can purchase subscription or non-subscription versions of Visio or Project (desktop versions of these apps are for PCs only).
How can I get Office 365 lifetime free? ›
If you need office 365 for free, try to acquire student email id. When you acquire student email id you will get office 365 for free. The microsoft student 365 feature offers lifetime subscriptions for students.
What version of Microsoft Office is completely free? ›
Microsoft 365 for the web is a free version of Microsoft 365 that you can use in a web browser. All you need is to sign up for a Microsoft account with a new or existing email address. Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more for free on the web.
Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Office? ›
FreeOffice is free for personal and business use.
FreeOffice is a complete Office suite with a word processor, a spreadsheet application and a presentation program – all seamlessly compatible with their counterparts in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Is there a way to install Microsoft Office for free? ›
Can I download Microsoft 365 for Free? Yes. Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more for free with Office on the web.
Does Microsoft Office have a one-time purchase? ›
Office 2021 is sold as a one-time purchase, which means you pay a single, up-front cost to get Office apps for one computer. One-time purchases are available for both PCs and Macs. However, there are no upgrade options, which means if you plan to upgrade to the next major release, you'll have to buy it at full price.
What was the last non-subscription MS Office? ›
Today you can get the full version of Microsoft Office 2021, the latest release that works as a stand-alone without a Microsoft 365 subscription, for just $99.99, a 33 percent discount off the usual $150 price.
What happens if you don't subscribe to Microsoft Office? ›
If you decide not to buy Microsoft 365, you can turn off recurring billing and let your trial expire or cancel it. Before your trial ends, back up any data that you want to keep. After the 30-day Expired status ends, your trial account information and data are permanently deleted.
Is there a Microsoft Word that is free? ›
Yes, Microsoft Word for the web is free for anyone to use online. Sign up or sign in using any email address.
This is a source of confusion for those who buy a new computer that comes with a Microsoft 365 trial. Most Windows installations have Word and other Microsoft apps installed by default. You can launch the desktop version of Word to view documents for free, but editing is locked until you pay.
How to activate Microsoft Office without product key? ›
You activate Microsoft 365 by signing in with a Microsoft account. If we detect your Microsoft account, we'll show it on this screen. After you sign in, your product is added to your Microsoft account, so that you can reinstall it later, or manage your new subscription, without a product key.
How to install Microsoft Office 365 for free? ›
Download Microsoft 365 (Office)
- Log in to microsoft365.com. For login details, see "Log in to Microsoft 365."
- Microsoft 365 Home appears. In the upper right, click or tap Install apps.
- A drop-down menu appears. Select "Microsoft 365 apps."
- A setup installer file downloads.
Who is eligible for Office 365 free? ›
Microsoft offers Office 365 Education for free through many schools and universities. If you are a student or educator, and your institution is eligible, all you need is a valid school email address. This is a truly free version of Office 365, and you should enjoy this benefit for as long as possible.
How do I free up Office 365 licenses? ›
Remove licenses from your subscription
- Go to the Microsoft 365 admin center. ...
- Select the subscription that you want to change.
- On the subscription details page, select Remove licenses. ...
- Under New quantity in the Total licenses box, enter the total number of licenses that you want for this subscription. ...
- Select Save.
Is there a free version of Outlook 365? ›
Looking to make a free Microsoft Outlook account? The free version of Outlook comes with helpful features that can be used for work, school, or personal projects. Learn about the features available in this version and how you can take advantage of them.