Microsoft may be testing a free version of Office; here’s what it means for users

Microsoft is reportedly testing a free, ad-supported version of its Office suite. The tech giant may be testing this new version of Office for Windows users in select countries, including India. This version is said to provide access to popular Windows apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for free, but may include ads such as pop-ups and sidebar banners. With this move, Microsoft will be able to expand Office access to more users while maintaining the premium features of its paid Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

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