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).
Even Microsoft’s response to this question is, “You can use Office 365 offline with full functionality, but you will have to connect to the internet every 30 days for it to check that your subscription is active. It’ll inform you to connect before the 30 days is up so you don’t end up in reduced functionality mode.”.
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 “.
How do I download Office 365 as an offline installer?
If you have an Office 365 Home or Personal subscription, log into the Services & subscriptions page. Tick the box to Download an offline installer. For instructions, see Use the Office home offline installer.
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.
What is a Microsoft 365 for home product?
If your Office product is one of the follow, you have a Microsoft 365 for home product. This can be an Microsoft 365 subscription, or a one-time purchase of Office or individual Office application. These products are usually associated with a personal Microsoft account.
Another frequently asked question is “What is Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365)?”.
Microsoft 365 ( formerly Office 365) bundles a lot of apps and services in one offering, the number of which varies depending on the subscription plan that you purchased, and perhaps the most important / essential among them are the Office Apps such as Excel, Word, Power, and point…etc.
What happens to Office 365 when disconnected from the Internet?
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.