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Aug 09, 2023 07:01 PM
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onelegendAug 09, 2023 07:01 PM
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This has its limits, I think. I tried to go through this process, I got a pop up saying that I'm already signed up for it. This gives me access to the web versions of Word, Excel, etc, but not the desktop versions.
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Aug 09, 2023 10:51 PM
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cookiemonsterAug 09, 2023 10:51 PM
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Quote from onelegend :
This has its limits, I think. I tried to go through this process, I got a pop up saying that I'm already signed up for it. This gives me access to the web versions of Word, Excel, etc, but not the desktop versions.
I thought the web version of Office was free for everyone. Is it not?
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Aug 10, 2023 05:00 PM
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uknowsanaAug 10, 2023 05:00 PM
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Quote from cookiemonster :
I thought the web version of Office was free for everyone. Is it not?
It is free
Aug 10, 2023 08:38 PM
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mja28Aug 10, 2023 08:38 PM
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Quote from onelegend :
This has its limits, I think. I tried to go through this process, I got a pop up saying that I'm already signed up for it. This gives me access to the web versions of Word, Excel, etc, but not the desktop versions.
So no net no off line feature?
Aug 11, 2023 09:53 AM
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ellemdeeAug 11, 2023 09:53 AM
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Quote from uknowsana :
It is free
What's the difference between this offer and the online version of MS Office apps available to everyone for free?

Do you not get the locally-installable version? or is it online-only, as well?
Aug 11, 2023 10:38 AM
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VboobooAug 11, 2023 10:38 AM
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Quote from ellemdee :
What's the difference between this offer and the online version of MS Office apps available to everyone for free?

Do you not get the locally-installable version? or is it online-only, as well?
I'm waiting for someone to answer this before I use my niece's school email to download. laugh out loud
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Aug 11, 2023 02:00 PM
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abhizoneAug 11, 2023 02:00 PM
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Quote from Vbooboo :
I'm waiting for someone to answer this before I use my niece's school email to download. laugh out loud
It won't be a deal if this gives just the online version, that's free anyways. MS is trying to keep Google out with this move.
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Aug 11, 2023 02:20 PM
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kinnerfulAug 11, 2023 02:20 PM
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One limitation of the online free Excel is that it can only open files <25mb
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Aug 11, 2023 02:20 PM
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FaithfulCorn509Aug 11, 2023 02:20 PM
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Quote from abhizone :
It won't be a deal if this gives just the online version, that's free anyways. MS is trying to keep Google out with this move.
I think you mean MS is trying to stay relevant against Google. I'm in higher ed at a place with office 365 and 5tb OneDrive for all and everybody from students to faculty just use their Google drive accounts for anything collaborative. My wife's in a k-8 district and they're all Chromebooks and Google drive. It doesn't bode well for ms if the next generation of workers are only familiar with Google.
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Aug 11, 2023 03:33 PM
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StrongFlower620Aug 11, 2023 03:33 PM
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All this does is log in to whatever account is provided by your school. These accounts are managed by school IT, so they will be able to manage your data and set whatever policies they want. This is not a personal license.
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Aug 11, 2023 04:05 PM
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sd1999Aug 11, 2023 04:05 PM
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This is dependent on the school. Microsoft changed their license agreement recently, so free desktop apps are going away unless your school assigns you a paid license. They are also going to be pooling storage similar to what happened with Google's educational offerings.
Aug 11, 2023 04:11 PM
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sd1999Aug 11, 2023 04:11 PM
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Quote from StrongFlower620 :
All this does is log in to whatever account is provided by your school. These accounts are managed by school IT, so they will be able to manage your data and set whatever policies they want. This is not a personal license.
Exactly this. School IT has access to your data and can delete data (which we've done) if using too much pooled storage or doesn't meet policies. Wouldn't store anything personal or critical if using the school's offering.
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Aug 11, 2023 04:52 PM
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mcali786Aug 11, 2023 04:52 PM
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Quote from uknowsana :
It is free
I never knew that!!! Now I'm curious if it's like google sheet docs why would I want to renew my sub ?
Aug 11, 2023 04:54 PM
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rajuaminAug 11, 2023 04:54 PM
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Quote from mja28 :
So no net no off line feature?
You can download office for offline access using most school username/password from office365.com. I use this with my son's college and daughter's School account. You may need to log in once using the id.

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Aug 11, 2023 05:45 PM
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Alex_tAug 11, 2023 05:45 PM
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