If you can't afford Microsoft’s $150 suite of office tools, there’s a web-based version that’s free to use—and nearly just as capable.

Microsoft appears to have released free versions of its core Office apps – Word, Excel and PowerPoint – although they are supported by ads and limited in their functionality.

If you have a free Microsoft account, you can download and use the Word app on your mobile device. While the apps have limited features as compared to using them with a Microsoft 365 subscription ...

However, for more demanding situations, like small businesses and classroom settings, you may need to pay for a full account or snag a free copy of Microsoft 365 using a school email address.

Whether you’re on Windows 10, Mac, Chrome OS, or Linux, using Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, or any other major browser, you can access a free-to-use version of Microsoft Word.

Free ad-supported version of Microsoft Office is available but the company warns it's only a test at the moment. Written by Katie Scott Published on February 25, 2025 ...