Buying Microsoft Word

Rebelrebel · 11 Jan 19, 01:21 PM

DH has just got a new laptop and needs word, it will only be used occasionally so we weren't wanting to pay a fortune for a big package which will be mostly not used. He's tried Libra but stuff he has sent to me (a mac user) has not transferred well for editing and returning. I have googled where to buy word and it has come up with some cheap ones but I am worried they may not be safe, does anyone know of a legit way of getting it cheaper? The student/teacher licence isn't possible as we've tried it and neither is the one which some companies can get through work. Can anyone help?

**akhurstf1** · 11 Jan 19, 02:12 PM

I would recommend using Google Docs as a free alternative to Word. It is compatible with word files and all you need is a Gmail email account.

Also as it is using cloud storage you still have access to the files from any device as it is stored in your Google account.

**THE WIZARD** · 11 Jan 19, 05:05 PM

Or Open Office (free) which I actually prefer to Micro Word even tho I have it.

Gaja · 11 Jan 19, 05:11 PM

If you go for office 365 personal, it�s �59.99 a year or �5.99 a month and you can cancel at any time after the year.

See here for more details: microsoft/en-gb/p/of...%3aoverviewtab

You can also install on up to 5 devices I think, including tablets and mobiles.

Rebelrebel · 11 Jan 19, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by akhurstf1

I would recommend using Google Docs as a free alternative to Word. It is compatible with word files and all you need is a Gmail email account.

Also as it is using cloud storage you still have access to the files from any device as it is stored in your Google account.

Originally Posted by THE WIZARD

Or Open Office (free) which I actually prefer to Micro Word even tho I have it.

Thanks for your help we will look at these both

Originally Posted by Gaja

If you go for office 365 personal, it�s �59.99 a year or �5.99 a month and you can cancel at any time after the year.

See here for more details: microsoft/en-gb/p/of...%3aoverviewtab

You can also install on up to 5 devices I think, including tablets and mobiles.

I did see this and considered it as there is a free trial but once you stop paying you can't edit your documents. Me and DH are working on a short-term project together so only need word for a short while so it is not worth paying for a year for say two months (if that) use, thank you for the suggestion though

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Rebelrebel Imagineer Join Date: Jun 06	Buying Microsoft Word DH has just got a new laptop and needs word, it will only be used occasionally so we weren't wanting to pay a fortune for a big package which will be mostly not used. He's tried Libra but stuff he has sent to me (a mac user) has not transferred well for editing and returning. I have googled where to buy word and it has come up with some cheap ones but I am worried they may not be safe, does anyone know of a legit way of getting it cheaper? The student/teacher licence isn't possible as we've tried it and neither is the one which some companies can get through work. Can anyone help?