Microsoft has launched a free version of Office for Windows, but with ads

Microsoft has quietly launched a free version of Office for Windows, but access comes with some serious restrictions. According to new reports, the company is conducting “limited testing,” allowing some users to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for free.

Microsoft’s new version of Office for Windows is now available for free.

While the news sounds promising, the offer has some significant drawbacks.

Limitations of the free version of Office

First, the availability of this version depends on Microsoft testing, and not all users will be able to take advantage of this offer. Second, working in free Office is accompanied by advertising: a banner is constantly displayed on the screen, and videos appear every few hours.

Another important limitation is that you can’t save files locally. All documents can only be uploaded to OneDrive, which can be a problem for users who prefer to store their data on their device.

Another major limitation is that you can’t save files locally.

In addition, the functionality of the free versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint has been significantly reduced. For a full list of unavailable features, visit Microsoft’s official website.

For a full list of unavailable features, visit Microsoft’s official website.

How do I get free Office on Windows?

If you want to try the free version of Office, follow these steps:

1. Download Office from the official Microsoft website.
2. Start the installer and wait for all applications to load.
3. Open any Office application (Word, Excel or PowerPoint).
4. In the window that appears, click “Skip Now”.
5. The next pop-up window will tell you: “Welcome to free Word, Excel and PowerPoint”. Click “Continue for free”.
6. And then click “Continue for free”.
7. On the next screen, select “Save to OneDrive”.

After that, the apps should launch in free mode, but with limited features.

Perspectives on free Office

So far, Microsoft hasn’t made any official announcements about expanding the program, and it remains unclear whether it will become a full-fledged alternative to a Microsoft 365 subscription. However, if the company continues testing, it’s possible that free Office for Windows will eventually become more widely available.

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