Microsoft sneaks out a free desktop-based version of Word, Excel and PowerPoint - then backtracks and says it was just a "test"

Some Microsoft Office users are getting access to ad-supported, restricted desktop apps for Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-sneaks-out-a-free-desktop-based-version-of-word-excel-and-powerpoint-so-why-the-secrecy

Created 5mo | Feb 25, 2025, 6:30:23 PM


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