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If you don't think you'll need the full richness of the desktop apps right now, but want the extra cloud storage and email benefits that come with a Microsoft 365 Family or Personal plan, check out Microsoft 365 Basic which comes with 100 GB of cloud storage. And with Microsoft 365 Family you can add up to five additional people to your subscription. You also get perennial tech support, and 1 TB of cloud storage to store your files and photos at no extra cost. With a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription, you'll always have the most up-to-date modern productivity tools from Microsoft all with the latest features, fixes, and security updates. You also get 5 GB of OneDrive online cloud storage with your free Microsoft account so you can access your files from anywhere. Any documents you create with the free versions of apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are automatically saved to OneDrive. Other subscription plansīesides Microsoft 365 Family or Personal, there are other Microsoft 365 plans which include additional benefits and features designed specifically for small and mid-size businesses, enterprises, schools, or non-profits. You do not need to be connected to the Internet to use the Office apps, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, because the apps are fully installed on your computer.Tip: See the comparison table below for more details. To reactivate your apps, simply reconnect to the Internet. If you do not connect to the Internet at least every 31 days, your apps will go into reduced functionality mode, which means that you can view or print your documents but cannot edit the documents or create new ones. You should also connect to the Internet regularly to keep your version of Microsoft 365 up to date and to benefit from automatic upgrades. Internet access is also required to access documents stored on OneDrive, unless you install the OneDrive desktop app. Note that if you are an existing subscriber, you do not need to reinstall or purchase another subscription.įor Microsoft 365 plans, Internet access is also needed to manage your subscription account, for example to install Office apps on other PCs or to change billing options. Internet access is required to install and activate all the latest releases of apps and services included in all Microsoft 365 subscription plans.
With a subscription, you'll always have the latest features, fixes, and security updates along with ongoing tech support at no extra cost. You also get extra online storage and cloud-connected features that let you collaborate on files in real time. Microsoft 365 includes the robust Office desktop apps that you’re familiar with, like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Microsoft 365 is a subscription that includes the most collaborative, up-to-date features in one seamless, integrated experience. However, there are no upgrade options, which means if you plan to upgrade to the next major release, you'll have to buy it at full price. One-time purchases are available for both PCs and Macs. Office 2021 is sold as a one-time purchase, which means you pay a single, up-front cost to get Office apps for one computer.