Did You Know You Can Get Word, Excel and PowerPoint for Free?

You can access the full versions of those apps with a subscription, but that cost adds up over time, which could become an obstacle to using Word, Excel, PowerPoint or other programs. Recent graduates who want to stick with Office 365 can also get Microsoft 365 Personal for $12 for 12 months, with a valid school email address. However, it does require you to enter a credit card number, and if you dont cancel before the month is up, youll be charged $100 for a one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 Family (formerly called Office 365 Home). The good news is if you dont need the full suite of Microsoft 365 tools, you can access a number of its apps online for free -- including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Calendar and Skype. There are still a number of benefits, however, including the ability to share links to your work and collaborate in real time, similar to what G Suite tools allow.