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Microsoft Tests Ad-Supported, Feature-Limited Free Office for Windows

2025-02-28

Microsoft is testing a free, ad-supported version of its Office suite for Windows. This limited version includes stripped-down versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, omitting many advanced features. For example, Word lacks tables and mail merge, Excel lacks PivotTables and Power Query, and PowerPoint lacks custom slideshows. Documents must be saved to OneDrive for editing; local files are read-only. The "free" version displays 15-second video ads every few hours and a persistent ad sidebar. While Microsoft officially denies plans for a free, ad-supported desktop Office, this test suggests exploration of this monetization model, potentially leading to pre-installation on new PCs or other distribution methods.

Microsoft Quietly Pulling the Plug on Classic Outlook?

2025-02-28

Microsoft is phasing out the classic Outlook client in favor of its new, still-under-development version. Despite promises of a 12-month transition period, many users are reporting that new installations of Microsoft 365 no longer include the classic Outlook. The new Outlook suffers from several shortcomings, including poor offline support, inability to write to PST files, lack of S/MIME encryption, and missing cross-mailbox functionality. As a result, many users still need the classic version. Fortunately, users can download the classic Outlook from Microsoft's website or the Microsoft Store, or obtain it from the 'offline installer' package available through their Microsoft account.