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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 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 is Testing a Free Version of Office – Here’s How to Get It
Free ad-supported version of Microsoft Office is available but the company warns it's only a test and there's no plan for a launch.
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 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.
Microsoft Tests Ad-Supported Free Version of 365 Apps
Microsoft is testing an ad-supported free version of Office and Microsoft 365 Copilot for Windows that includes advertisements. Although the
Microsoft Office vs. Microsoft 365: Why one is low-key a scam
Macworld Paying monthly for apps you’ve used for years feels like a bad deal… because it is! With Microsoft 365 charging $10 every month, those fees add up fast. There’s a reason so many people are leaving the subscription service behind for the lifetime version of Microsoft Office.
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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.
Microsoft's Copilot AI now has a Mac app - here's what you'll need to run it
Microsoft has expanded its Copilot AI to Mac users. On Thursday, the official Copilot app landed in the Mac App Store in the US, Canada, and the UK. The app is free for all, at least those with the ...
Microsoft’s testing a new way to make Copilot unavoidable
Microsoft is at it again, trying to “encourage” users to use Copilot by testing an option that automatically opens the ...