Everything to know about Microsoft 365, formerly Microsoft Office: Programs, features, cost, and how to use it for free

Microsoft Office has been rebranded as Microsoft 365, and is now a cloud-based subscription service with programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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• Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based software suite with programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Microsoft 365 was formerly called Microsoft Office, and used to be a one-time purchase.
• Microsoft 365 has a variety of subscriptions with different costs, but there are also free versions.