Microsoft now lets you use the basic Microsoft Office suite on your desktop PC without a subscription. You previously needed to log in with a paid Microsoft account to use it directly on your computer,

Microsoft has quietly rolled out a free version of Microsoft Office that has arrived in a barebones state, with many features locked behind a paywall.

Microsoft is testing a free, ad-supported version of its Office suite for Windows users, offering access to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. However, there are significant limitations such as the absence of advanced features and local file storage.