The article discusses how users can access Microsoft Office for free through cloud-based services like Microsoft 365. Despite common perceptions of free software being limited, the free version includes essential tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, making it suitable for everyday tasks. However, it requires a stable internet connection, since the software is locked in the cloud. The author shares personal experience accessing these tools through an existing Microsoft account, highlighting the practicality for students, professionals, and creatives on a budget.
The biggest gotcha is that the free version is locked in the cloud (aka Microsoft 365), meaning you must always be connected to the internet to use it.
Even with the free version of Office, you get Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, Copilot, Forms, Lists, Designer, Clipchamp, and even Microsoft Teams.
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