

It also gives you access to more niche apps, like Sway, an interactive report/presentation app People, an advanced contact list and OneDrive, a cloud storage service where you can access and save your files. (If you don’t have a Microsoft account, click on the Sign Up For Free button and follow the on-screen instructions to make an account.) This method allows you to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Calendar, and other traditional Microsoft apps. Go to this webpage, and click Sign In and log into your Microsoft account to get started. Microsoft has been gradually expanding the number of apps you can use online for free and now offers an impressive suite that can easily merge with downloaded apps, with plenty of functionality for the average project.

Here, we look at four ways to do exactly that.

None of the methods will land you a suite as robust as the professional version, but if you don’t require all the latest features, there are ways to save a considerable amount of cash on Microsoft Office.
