Microsoft tests the advertising reinforced priceless Office version

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Microsoft tests the advertising reinforced priceless Office version

Microsoft, Word, PowerPoint and Excel, such as popular Office applications, but began to test a new version of advertising -supported, but began to test a new version. This version contains some restrictions similar to Office Online, but with a significant difference: users can download this version to their computers and run locally.

Advertising support, cloud -oriented

So far, Microsoft 365 online has been known as the only official way to use Office vehicles free of charge. However, the company apparently called new alternatives. This new version, which Microsoft has not made its official announcement, is currently being tested within the scope of a limited test program. This is why no information is found on Microsoft’s main website or support pages.

The most remarkable feature of the new version is the large advertising spaces on the right side of the windows. In this section, quiet videos of 15 seconds are played every few hours. In addition, as in Microsoft’s Office Online version, users can only save files on OneDrive.

It is possible to move files to local storage, but this requires an extra step. Microsoft is thought to have preferred this method to guide users to Microsoft 365 Premium subscription. In the paid version, additional features such as artificial intelligence -supported suggestions, add -ons and advanced data analysis tools are offered.

This ad supported version is not only for the Windows operating system, but also for MacOS. Users can visit Microsoft’s download page to install the app. After the installation is completed, it is necessary to click “Jump for now” on the opening screen and say “Continue for free”. Then, to avoid purchasing a subscription, the Oytak Save to OneDrive ”option should be selected.