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Microsoft Publisher's capabilities are also available on Word and PowerPoint, so the company is removing the app from 365 subscriptions. Here's how to save your work.

By Emily Forlini
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Subscribers will receive 60 AI credits per month. For more, you'll need the Copilot Pro add-on.

By Jibin Joseph
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The apps will still work after Oct. 14, but users should be prepared for 'performance and reliability issues over time,' Microsoft says.

By Jibin Joseph
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The setting in question 'only enables features requiring internet access like co-authoring a document,' Microsoft says.

By Jibin Joseph
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You currently have to pay an extra $20 per month to use Copilot Pro with Microsoft 365 apps, but Microsoft is testing a cheaper (though limited) bundle in a few overseas markets.

By Jibin Joseph
A screenshot of Copilot's integration with Microsoft 365 apps.

Microsoft 365 isn't your only choice for word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Whether you want local or cloud-based apps, we're here to help you pick the best office suite for your needs.

By Edward Mendelson
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Microsoft Office 2024 gives you perpetual access to class-leading and user-friendly office productivity software for a one-time fee.

By Edward Mendelson
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If you're not a fan of the $69.99 annual fee for Microsoft 365, you can get a lifetime license for Microsoft's suite of apps for $149.99.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of the Microsoft apps included in the Office 2024 suite.

Google's free and easy-to-use calendar application makes it a breeze to share your schedule with friends, family, and colleagues. Here's how.

By Chandra Steele
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Microsoft's spreadsheet program can do way more than you might realize. Become an Excel guru in no time with these 40 hacks and tricks.

By Eric Griffith
Excel-Tips for 2024
3.5

Google's free word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation apps are minimal but robust, with a powerful revision-history feature.

By Edward Mendelson
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4.0

WordPerfect has the only Windows-compatible word processor that doesn't work like Microsoft Office. It allows for precise, predictable control over formatting, but new users may be turned off by its dated UI and lack of collaboration tools.

By Edward Mendelson
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3.5

OnlyOffice is a free, open-source office application suite that integrates with cloud-based or on-premises networks for secure collaboration.

By Edward Mendelson
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Whether it's a blank page that's making your doc too long or a whole page you want out of there, there are easy ways to rid of them in your Microsoft Word doc.

By Chandra Steele
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4.0

Apple’s iWork apps are free, sophisticated, and deeply integrated within its ecosystem. Their default file formats aren't conducive to sharing with non-iWork users, however.

By Edward Mendelson
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In Germany’s Schleswig-Holstein province, 30,000 employees will switch to LibreOffice and Linux.

By Michael Kan
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Looking for an AI assistant to help you write, edit, and analyze content in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more? Microsoft’s Copilot Pro can help.

By Lance Whitney
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Want to protect an important Word document or Excel spreadsheet? Here's how to add a password, make documents read-only, and tap into other tricks to safeguard sensitive files.

By Lance Whitney
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3.0

LibreOffice is a free, open-source document suite available for all major operating systems, but it still doesn't offer online access or collaboration features. It's also not nearly as smooth in operation as competitors.

By Edward Mendelson
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4.0

SoftMaker Office NX Universal is the closest thing you can find to Microsoft 365 at a lower price. It offers an elegant interface and all the capabilities home-office and small-business users need.

By Edward Mendelson