It's Official: Microsoft Office Will Soon Become Microsoft 365 (2024)

FAQs

Is Microsoft Office being replaced by Microsoft 365? ›

Is Office going away entirely? No, as part of Microsoft 365 you will continue to get access to apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. We will also continue to offer one-time purchases of those apps to consumers and businesses via Office 2021 and Office LTSC plans.

No subscription required, if you want it. The rumors have now become facts. Recent speculation suggested that Microsoft would offer the latest version of Office (officially Microsoft 365) not only as a subscription, but also as a one-off purchase again.

With Microsoft 365 subscription plans you get the fully installed Office apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, and Access (Publisher and Access are available on PC only).

Microsoft 365 (en-us) refers to a local installation of Office, tied to a subscription. This is in contrast to, say, Office 2021 which would represent a perpetual (one-time payment) license. If you have a local installation of Office (a full version), you do not need the dashboard app.

Yes, and you've to bought it separately because Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 are different products.

All you need is to sign up for a Microsoft account with a new or existing email address. Use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more for free on the web.

We are pleased to announce that the commercial preview of Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 is now available for both Windows and Mac.

Gain access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more with this one-time purchase.

Free Microsoft 365 Online | Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

On October 13, 2022, Microsoft announced that it would be phasing out the Microsoft Office brand, in favor of branding all products under the Microsoft 365 name.

What is Office 365 called now? ›

If you're looking for Office 365, you're in the right place. Office 365 is now Microsoft 365. If you're already an Office 365 subscriber, you don't need to do anything to start enjoying Microsoft 365.

Beginning in 2024, new Windows 11 devices will be shipped with the new Outlook for Windows as the default mailbox application free for all to use. The Mail and Calendar applications will continue to be available via download in the Microsoft Store through December 31, 2024.

Even on the free tier you're able to use real-time collaboration to get work done with colleagues and peers. You don't have to be on a PC or Mac to use those web-based apps, either – free users can also enjoy the mobile versions of these tools on Android and iOS.

In 2022, Microsoft began calling employees back to its headquarters, but its return-to-office strategy hinges on hybrid work.

Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word 2021 Ends Support in 2026.