Yes, current versions of Word 365 / 2019 can open DOC files. You will have to defeat file block “protection” MS has setup in the Trust Center Options.
Yes, Microsoft has been successfully installed. Everything works fine (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) except Word. However, I am wondering since I activated One. Drive whether that has taken over Word because Word WILL work on One Drive .
Do you need microsoft 365 for word?
The short answer is that you do not need Office 365 to use Microsoft Word. If you don’t require the complete version of Microsoft 365 products, you may get various programs for free online, such as one drive, Excel, Calendar, Powerpoint, Word, Calendar, Outlook, and Skype.
Do I need Office 365 to use Microsoft Word 2016?
To install and activate Office 2016 or other versions and Microsoft 365 for home products, you must have a Microsoft account. If you don’t already have a Microsoft account, you’ll be prompted to establish one the first time you install or use Word. The short answer is that you do not need Office 365 to use Microsoft Word.
But Office 365 Online may possibly be all you need. You’ll only know by trying it. Microsoft has committed to making Office 365 Online the equal of the installed version, but that may take years to happen. For now, the installed version is the most feature-complete version, and will be for some time.
No, you don’t have to have the installed version of Office 365. You can use the online version of Office 365 or the totally free Office Online. Since the online versions are not installed on your computer, they can’t possibly make it slow.
It’s so popular that in 2020, Microsoft Office 365 had an astounding 258 million paying users. But with packages starting at £60 a year, it doesn’t come cheap. If you’re an Office user, before you next splash out to renew your subscription, it might be worth thinking about whether you really need Office at all.
How do I open a Word document?
You can also open Word application then click File > Open the file to check if you can open it successfully. Did you encounter any error message? If so, could you provide the screenshot of it?
One source stated You can go to Word > About Word and provide the screenshot of it. Do all the .docx documents have the same problem? You can create a new .docx document to check if the same problem will occur. You can also open Word application then click File > Open the file to check if you can open it successfully.
Why can’t I open Excel on my computer?
You may need to browse for the Excel executable file via “Look for another app on this pc”. Besides, it is also recommended to try repairing Office via Control Panel to see if the issue can be fixed. Any findings, please feel free to let us know.