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 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 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 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.
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 tests free Word, PowerPoint and Excel apps for Windows — expect a lot of ads
Microsoft is testing a free version of Office apps for Windows, offering Word, PowerPoint and Excel at no charge, but it ...
Pitch dating, or how to sell your single friend with a PowerPoint presentation
Some events transpose the concept of dating apps into real life, but by delegating the task of presenting oneself to a close ...
Office 2021 and 2024 cheat sheet
Microsoft 365 may get all the attention, but the classic Microsoft Office suite also gets useful additions in every release.
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Copilot in PowerPoint makes the lives of presenters easier
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Microsoft Office vs. Microsoft 365: Why one is low-key a scam
Stop paying $10 a month for Microsoft 365 — get Microsoft Office 2024 for a one-time fee and use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ...
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.
How to download and install Office Free version on Windows 11
Download and install new Office Free version on Windows 11/10. Microsoft has officially launched a free ad-supported version ...