ZDNET details three free ways to access Microsoft 365 apps
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Updated · ZDNet · May 10
ZDNET details three free ways to access Microsoft 365 apps
4 articles · Updated · ZDNet · May 10
The options are Office.com in a browser, the Microsoft 365 Copilot mobile app, and Office 365 A1 for eligible students and teachers.
Web access covers Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams and OneNote with a free Microsoft account, internet connection and 5GB of OneDrive storage.
Paid subscriptions still unlock advanced features including Copilot Chat, while students can also get a 12-month Microsoft 365 Premium trial before a $20 monthly charge.
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