Macbook users all know the pinch they felt from having to buy that pricey Microsoft Office suite. But as Microsoft works to release its Office 2016, they are offering you a peek — free of charge. This is the first time Microsoft Office suite has had a new release since 2011. To get the Preview, all you have to do is go to the website right now. The preview version of this suite will come fully packed with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook to every desktop OS user.
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Made with Mac in mind, Office 2016 for Mac gives you access to your favorite Office applications - anywhere, anytime and with anyone. Includes new versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. See what's new in Office 2016. Your school may offer Office 2016 for Mac for free. Search for your school below to claim this academic deal.
Sure, it doesn’t have the final version, and there’re sure to be some updates, but this is the chance to get your paws on Microsoft Office for free while you still can. You will need Snow Leopard or higher to run the suite, but with the, that shouldn’t remain a problem for long. The biggest update from this most recent version of Office is all in the design. Microsoft Office for Mac has had a problem of looking too dated when it comes to the Mac version, while its preferred Windows partner has that squeaky-clean, new feeling. Some people have stated that this latest version is now on par, or perhaps similar, to the Office 365 for Windows, with new flat design icons that were introduced in OS X Yosemite.
The Outlook included in the bundle is already available as a stand-alone app, while OneNote is not included in the bundle and will continue to operate as a separate download (for free). Even if it’s not the full version, it’s very well worth the look-see, because it’s definitely time to chuck that Microsoft Office 2011 as far as you can.
The trial gives you access to all the features of Office 365 Home. It includes:.
Premium versions of Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook, plus Publisher and Access for Windows PCs). Share with your entire family – for up to 6 people.
For use on multiple PCs, Macs, tablets, and phones. 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage per person so you can save documents, photos and videos online and access them from nearly anywhere. Ransomware detection and file recovery. Securely sync and share.
Collaborate on documents with others online. Tech support via chat or phone with Microsoft experts What steps do I need to take to sign up for the trial?. Create or sign in with a Microsoft account.?. Provide payment information to enable future yearly payments.
International credit cards and PayPal (in some markets) are accepted. The payment method you provide will be automatically charged at the end of your first free month to ensure that you do not experience any interruptions with your service. You can cancel online without penalty before your trial ends, by visiting and turning off auto-renew in the payment and billing area. Once your payment method is confirmed, you'll be transferred to to install Office. Why do I need to provide credit card information? Internet access is required to install and activate all the latest releases of Office suites and all Office 365 subscription plans. For Office 365 plans, Internet access is also needed to manage your subscription account, for example to install Office on other PCs or to change billing options.
Internet access is also required to access documents stored on OneDrive, unless you install the. You should also connect to the Internet regularly to keep your version of Office up to date and benefit from automatic upgrades.
If you do not connect to the Internet at least every 31 days, your applications 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. To reactivate your Office applications, reconnect to the Internet. You do not need to be connected to the Internet to use the Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, because the applications are fully installed on your computer. How do I know if my PC or Mac can run Office 2019?