Here are the main reasons:
Office edition isn’t compatible with the current OS on your PC. Word is out of date. The device driver is out of date. Word Add-in issue. Word file issue.
Is there a free version of Microsoft Word?
If you have an active internet connection, you can use the free Office Online instead in your browser. All you need is a Microsoft account, which you can register for free, and then choose the Word app. We can think of a few reasons why you should use Office Online instead of paying Microsoft to use Word.
The most common answer is: M$ Office has never been free. Limited versions of Word and Excel were included on some consumer PC’s after Microsoft did away with MS Works a decade ago but these days, their focus is on hooking users into Office365 subscriptions, full, paid versions of which can include the Office desktop applications.
When the trial expires, you cannot continue to use Word without buying either Office or a freestanding copy of Word. But you can still get Excel, Word, and more of its apps for free. When did you see Microsoft office package is free?
Why is microsoft word so expensive?
They are expensive because MS Office is excellent & it is overwhelmingly dominant so can charge what they like. But some groups can get it cheaper for example members of educational institutions or the NHS. I also have full Word 2002 which came with the old Microsoft Works bundle before they discontinued it. It seems to be unlimited license.
The answer is then there’s the Home and Student version (Word, Power. Point, and Excel) that runs about $150 (one-time). It’s non-upgradeable, so you’d need to buy a new version to get the newer features when they roll out, and it does not bring some of the other apps like Outlook or Access to the table.
Is the office subscription worth it?
The office is a bonus. I have a subscription and use it not only for office, but also 1TB if cloud space . Worth it to me! I also occasionally see deals for $60 instead of $100 You kidding me? Office never been cheaper (50€ per year for the entire family), and the extras are a huge plus (1TB of storage for each family member on top).