Microsoft is testing a new free desktop edition of Office that includes basic applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint but is heavily ad-supported and feature-restricted. Persistent ads appear in the apps, alongside occasional video ads. Users are limited to basic editing features, with many tools and options disabled. Additionally, documents must be saved on OneDrive, with only 5GB of free storage provided. This version is still in testing and availability is limited, primarily catering to users considering an upgrade to a Microsoft 365 subscription.
The new free desktop edition of Office includes central applications but is burdened with persistent ads and significant feature limitations, aimed at drawing users to paid plans.
Users of this free suite will encounter numerous blockers with basic functionality, as many essential tools are unavailable, compelling users towards Microsoft 365's paid options.
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