To use Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) apps offline ( without internet access ), you’ll need a subscription plan that contains the desktop versions of the Office Apps, plus you’ll have to connect your device to the internet every 30 days to validate your subscription, otherwise you’ll get reduced functionality past the first month (reduced as in you won’t be able to edit / save your files, you’ll just have a read access level).
To use microsoft 365 (formerly office 365) apps offline (without internet access ), you’ll need a subscription plan that contains the desktop versions of the office apps, plus you’ll have to connect your device to the internet every 30 days to validate your subscription, otherwise you’ll get reduced functionality past the first month (reduced as ….
Assuming that your customers actually have a Microsoft 365 subscription, it is possible to work offline (though some features that depend on an Internet connection will be unavailable). At File | Options | Save, they should checkthe box for “Save to Computer by default” and clearthe box for “Show additional places for saving “.
Can I use Microsoft 365 without an internet connection?
So, you cannot use Microsoft 365 (Formerly Office 365) without an internet connection, unless you have a subscription plan that includes the desktop versions of the classic Office Apps that you are familiar with, and not just the web version.
What happens if you sign out of Office 365 without internet?
If you sign out, still offline, most of the features in office 365 will be disabled. Since I use a remote NAS (VPN access) as my main storage for all documents the internet access is necessary.
When disconnected from internet, office 365 works with all features available, except for outlook that will not be able to send/receive e-mails. If you sign out, still offline, most of the features in office 365 will be disabled.
Can I download Microsoft Office apps with a Microsoft 365 subscription?
Tip: With these Microsoft 365 subscriptions, there are no desktop applications to download and install, but in most cases you can still access and use online versions of Office apps in your web browser. Learn more Free Office Online apps.