Can I get Office 365 for free?

Anyone can get a one-month free trial of Microsoft 365. However, it does require you to enter a credit card number, and if you don't cancel before the month is up, you'll be charged $100 for a one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 Family (formerly called Office 365 Home).
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Is there a free version of Office 365?

Students and educators at eligible institutions can sign up for Office 365 Education for free, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and now Microsoft Teams, plus additional classroom tools. Use your valid school email address to get started today.
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How can I download Office 365 for free?

How to Download Microsoft 365 for Free
  1. Press the Download button on the sidebar, and you will be redirected to a page with important information and FAQs about Microsoft 365. ...
  2. Click the Try Free for 1 Month link.
  3. Click the Try 1 Month Free button.
  4. Log in to your existing Microsoft account.
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Does Office 365 come free with Windows 10?

Is Office 365 free with Windows 10? A single word answer is, No. Microsoft Office is neither part of Windows 10 nor free with Windows 10. Office 365 is a paid subscription service from Microsoft, and you need to buy the subscription in order to use it.
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How do I activate Microsoft Office on my new laptop for free?

Below you can read how to activate your free Office package on your new laptop.
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  1. Step 1: Open the Office program. ...
  2. Step 2: choose an account. ...
  3. Step 3: Log in to Microsoft 365. ...
  4. Step 4: accept the conditions. ...
  5. Step 5: get started.
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How to Get Office 365 Free for Students



How do I get a free Microsoft Office license?

6 Ways You Can Get a Microsoft Office License for Free
  1. Use Microsoft Office Online. ...
  2. Microsoft Office Mobile Apps. ...
  3. Sign Up for the Microsoft 365 Trial. ...
  4. Buy Hardware With Microsoft Office Bundled. ...
  5. Ask Your Employer or School. ...
  6. Pester a Friend to Join Their Microsoft Family Account.
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Do you have to buy Office 365 to use Word?

Do You Have to Pay for Microsoft Word? No! It's great news that Microsoft Word and other Office apps are available online for free, as you don't have to pay for the basic functionality.
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What is the difference between Office 365 and Microsoft 365?

Office 365 is a cloud-based suite of productivity apps like Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and more. Microsoft 365 is a bundle of services including Office 365, plus several other services including Windows 10 Enterprise.
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Is it worth getting Office 365?

Microsoft 365 is the best option for anyone who needs all the Office apps and everything the service offers. You can share the account with up to six people. The subscription is also the only option that provides a continuity of updates at a low cost of ownership.
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How do I get Microsoft Office for free on Windows 10?

How to download Microsoft Office:
  1. In Windows 10 click the “Start” button and choose “Settings”.
  2. Then, choose “System”.
  3. Next, choose “Apps (just another word for programs) & features”. Scroll down to find Microsoft Office or Get Office. ...
  4. Once, you've uninstalled, restart your computer.
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How long is Microsoft 365 free trial?

You can sign up for a free trial subscription for Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, or Microsoft 365 Apps for business and try it out for 30 days. You must use a credit card when you sign up for a free trial.
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What is the monthly cost for Office 365?

Here are the prices for the new consumer and small business Microsoft 365 subscriptions: Microsoft 365 Personal for $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year. Microsoft 365 Family for $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year, which supports "families and households of up to six people."
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Does Windows 10 come with Office?

Windows 10 includes online versions of OneNote, Word, Excel and PowerPoint from Microsoft Office. The online programs often have their own apps as well, including apps for Android and Apple smartphones and tablets.
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Is Windows 10 and Office 365 the same?

Microsoft 365 is made up of Office 365, Windows 10 and Enterprise Mobility + Security. Windows 10 is Microsoft's latest operating system. It's described as the 'safest Windows ever' and comes complete with BitLocker and Windows Defender Anti-Virus.
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Which one of the Office versions is free of charge?

The original, browser-based Office Online has steadily gained features. Microsoft also recently revealed that Office for Windows 10 apps will be preinstalled and free to use on Windows 10 smartphones and small tablets—joining native, no-cost apps that already exist for iOS and Android.
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Why do I have to pay for Office 365?

Microsoft, like many other software vendors, has turned to a subscription method of licensing. This started with Office 365. Previously, one purchased a license to a specific version of the software. If the software was updated, one had to pay for an upgrade or continue to use the older version.
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Do I have to renew Microsoft 365 every year?

You do NOT have to renew or buy Microsoft 365 direct with Microsoft. The worst option for customers is auto-renewal or buying direct from Microsoft. The company would like you to renew direct because they make the most profit that way.
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Why is Microsoft Word not free?

Except for the advertising-supported Microsoft Word Starter 2010, Word has never been free except as part of a limited-time trial of Office. When the trial expires, you cannot continue to use Word without buying either Office or a freestanding copy of Word.
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How can I use Word without paying?

To start using Office for free, all you've got to do is open your browser, go to Office.com, and select the app you want to use. There's online copies of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote you can choose from, as well as contacts and calendar apps and the OneDrive online storage.
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Do I have to pay every year for Microsoft Office?

You can choose to pay for your subscription on a monthly or yearly basis. The Microsoft 365 Family plan also lets you share your subscription with your family for up to six people, and use your apps on multiple PCs, Macs, tablets, and phones.
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How do I use Microsoft Word without a product key?

Step 1: Go to www.office.com/setup or Microsoft365.com/setup. Step 2: Sign in with your Microsoft account, or create one if you don't have one. Be sure to remember this account so that you can install or reinstall Office later, without a product key.
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How do I activate Office 365 on my HP laptop?

Activate a brand new or Microsoft 365 product key

If you bought a new Office product key card, or you received a product key when you bought Officethrough an online store, go to Office.com/setup or Microsoft365.com/setup and follow the on-screen prompts.
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