Do I have to pay Microsoft every month?

Microsoft 365 subscription Pay a single, one-time cost. Pay a small monthly fee, or save by paying for a full year.
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How often do you pay for Microsoft?

You can choose to pay for your subscription on a monthly or yearly basis, and the Microsoft 365 Family plan lets you share your subscription with your family for up to 6 people, and use your apps on multiple PCs, Macs, tablets and phones.
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What happens if I don't pay Microsoft subscription?

If you decide not to buy Microsoft 365, you can turn off recurring billing and let your trial expire or cancel it. Before your trial ends, back up any data that you want to keep. After the 30-day Expired status ends, your trial account information and data are permanently deleted.
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Can I use Microsoft Office without paying?

Can I still use Office 365 without a subscription? You can use several Microsoft Office apps, including Word, without a paid subscription.
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Is Microsoft Office a one-time purchase?

Office 2021 is a one-time purchase that comes with classic apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for PC or Mac, and does not include any of the services that come with a Microsoft 365 subscription.
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Is a Microsoft 365 Subscription Worth It?

Is Microsoft a one-time payment?

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.
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Can you buy Microsoft Office without having to renew it every year?

Yes. You can buy standalone versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Mac or PC. Go to the Microsoft Store and search for the app you want.
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Why do I suddenly have to pay for Microsoft Office?

You're being prompted to upgrade to a Microsoft 365 Subscription since those editions will not be updated beyond their respective final versions. If you do actually have a Microsoft 365 Subscription it's possible that your folks paid the annual premium which now is due for renewal.
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What happens if I stop paying Microsoft Office?

Important: If, for example, you cancel a Microsoft 365 Basic, Personal, or Family subscription, your storage allowance will revert to 5GB of cloud storage, which includes your OneDrive and Outlook.com attachments, and 15GB of Outlook.com storage.
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What version of Microsoft Office is completely free?

Use Microsoft 365 apps for free on the web. Get free access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint using Microsoft 365 for the web (formerly Office).
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Can I have a Microsoft account without paying?

A Microsoft account is a free account you use to access many Microsoft devices and services, such as the web-based email service Outlook.com (also known as hotmail.com, msn.com, live.com), online apps like Word or Excel for the web, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Bing, Windows, or the Microsoft Store.
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Why does Microsoft say I need a subscription?

This message is often triggered by a problem with your Microsoft 365 subscription payment. For example, if your payment was declined due to an expired or cancelled credit card, your subscription may become expired or suspended.
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Can you still use Microsoft Office after a subscription expires?

Stage: Expired

In this stage, users have normal access to the Windows 365 service and any related applications. As an admin, you still have access to the admin center. Don't worry—global or billing admins can reactivate the subscription and continue using Windows 365. If you don't reactivate, back up your data.
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Do you really have to pay yearly for Microsoft Office?

Do you have to pay an annual fee for Microsoft Office 365? The short answer is, yes. Microsoft Office 365 requires an annual or monthly subscription fee. There are different subscription plans available to choose from, depending on your needs and budget.
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What is Microsoft Basic monthly charge?

Microsoft 365 Basic is a new $1.99 a month subscription with 100GB of storage and more.
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Why do you have to pay Microsoft?

Microsoft 365 is a subscription service that ensures you always have the most up-to-date Office apps from Microsoft.
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How can I use Microsoft Office without paying?

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MS Office is not available for free. But you can use Microsoft Office Online which freely available. You can login to http://www.microsoftonline.com/ If you want free office package, you can download Libre office.
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What happens if you don't renew Microsoft?

Yes, you may continue use the Microsoft 365 apps once your subscription ends, albeit with less features. You will be able to view and print documents in the "read-only" mode of the apps, but not create or modify new ones. It's also possible that certain sophisticated functions are deactivated.
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Why can't I use Microsoft Word for free?

This is a source of confusion for those who buy a new computer that comes with a Microsoft 365 trial. Most Windows installations have Word and other Microsoft apps installed by default. You can launch the desktop version of Word to view documents for free, but editing is locked until you pay.
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How long do you get Microsoft Office for free?

You'll be asked to provide a method of payment so there's no interruption in your service after 30 days. You won't be charged before your trial ends.
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Why does Microsoft take money out of my account?

Learn more. Here are the most likely causes for an unrecognized charge: A Microsoft subscription has recurring billing enabled. Someone you know, such as a family member, bought something with your card.
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Can I still use Word without a subscription?

Yes. You can buy standalone versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Mac or PC. Go to the Microsoft Store and search for the app you want. You can purchase subscription or non-subscription versions of Visio or Project (desktop versions of these apps are for PCs only).
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What do I do if my Microsoft Office expires?

If Microsoft 365 expired and you need to use an app like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint right away, go to microsoft365.com and use the Microsoft 365 for the web apps in your web browser. You can also access your OneDrive from there. Contact Microsoft Support to get help with the renewal error.
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What is the difference between Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365?

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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.
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