Theres another common question I hear a lot as well: How do I use Microsoft Office for free?
All you need is a Microsoft account and an internet connection.
Heres how to get started and the features available to you.
Office works rather well on the web.Image: Microsoft
They include retirement planners in Excel and resumes in Word.
Of course, the available features vary depending on which app youre using.
If you get stuck, a large search box is at the top of the screen.
Welcome to Microsoft 365.Screenshot: Microsoft 365
you’re free to use this to look for a particular option in the menus.
punch the Help entry on the ribbon menu for more assistance.
Some other advanced features, such as mail merge, are disabled, too.
The interface is similar to the desktop apps.Screenshot: Microsoft Word
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