To use Microsoft Office for free… We recommend the electronic version | Gizmodo Japan

When you work in technology, your friends may ask you questions. that it”Is there a way to use Microsoft Office for free?“Something like.

The best answer to these questions is:Use the official Microsoft online version of Office in your web browserWhat is required for this method, which is surprisingly unknown, is:Microsoft accountAndJust an internet connectionHe is.

Of course, Microsoft Office (recently known as Microsoft 365) is a paid product, so not all features are available in the free version. However, if you want to quickly open or edit files such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, using a web browser can be very useful.

Now, we will introduce you how to use the web browser version of Microsoft Office and the functions that can be used.

How to get started using the web browser version of Office

Firstly,Microsoft 365 online portalAccess.Here you'll find links to Microsoft 365, including sign in and links to the Microsoft 365 product page.Free subscription offeredwe do not care,If you don't have a Microsoft account, you can create one.He is.

Create an account(If you havesign in) This will take you to your Microsoft 365 dashboard. From here you can access apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and files stored in OneDrive.

Select the application icon on the left.The Create New File menu is displayed.“Recently opened items'' will be displayed below so you can open the file quickly. Moreover, when you create a new file, you can create several documents such as a work history in Word or a simple invoice in Excel.modelCan also be used.

Furthermore itDownload local files from your computerYou can also open it in a web browser. Uploading can be done using the button with the symbol “↑”.

Each new file opens in a new tabSo you can work on multiple applications and files at the same time if necessary. However, every interface has its limitations, so you must accept that it works within its limits.

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If you've used the product version or desktop app version of Microsoft Office (or Microsoft 365),Easy to use interface of the web browser versionprobably.

The ribbon menu in which functions are displayed is also arranged in the same way as the desktop application version, and the user interface of each application is reproduced.

Also, in the upper right corner of each file,Comment functionOr with another user.File sharingThere is a menu, and this seems more convenient online. You can also turn on Edit mode and View mode, and if you have a desktop app installed, you can also open files with the app from the menu.

Whether you're using Office for the first time or you're used to using the desktop app version, we think the main functions will be easy to use. If you don't know, just type in the search box at the top.Support for using the toolHe will do it for you. If you need more help, try Help in the ribbon menu.

The web browser version is very good and works just like traditional Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.optionorpull、Right click on the menuAnd so on and so on.MoreoverAutomatically save changes made to filesAnd OneDriveSync with the cloudI think it's good that the operating feel is similar even for people who are used to using Google Docs or Sheets. If you need to save the file locally, clickfile｣Download fromI can do it.

Things you can't do with the web browser version

The web browser version of Office is a simplified version of the desktop app, but it's surprisingly impressiveMany users do not notice the differenceI suspect.

【word】

However, one thing it cannot do is the ability to display gridlines and columns within a document in Word.

Some layout features may also not be available.Enter a watermark、theme application、Add page coloretc. is not available. also,GraphorAdd referencesetc., also has limited functions,Mail mergeYou may not be able to use advanced features such as

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In Excel, it can be difficult to spot differences. I think it's a feeling that you will understand as you use the advanced tools.

For example,Few types of chartsCotoyaFewer options for importing dataAnd so on and so on. also,Name the selected rangeThere are no jobs. However, I think these functions are only intended for advanced users.

【Power point】

I think it looks the same in PowerPoint as it does in the desktop app version.

In the web browser version, you can useanimationorSwitchDecreases. also,How to play slide showorImport optionsThere are also limits.

Although there are limited functions, tools, and options that cannot be used, they are all relatively easy to use.For advanced usersThere are many things that seem to be the case. I think those who do will still use the desktop app version.

We recommend trying the web browser version once to see how much functionality you can use. because,It's free to use if you have an account and an internet connection.Because of that.