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Whether you're a student heading back to school or you're fortunate enough to work from home, it's a fact of life that you're probably going to have to use Microsoft Office for something. Apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and all the others are often vital in both educational and business settings, but the prices can often be enough to make your eyes water. Thankfully, you can now get your hands on lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2019 for just $25 on StackSocial -- a huge savings when compared to the price you might otherwise have to pay and way better than a monthly subscription.
There are actually two versions of Office on sale, too. Mac users will get the Home and Business suite of apps, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams Classic and OneNote. Windows users will get the Professional Plus version, with additional apps like Publisher and Access. Just keep in mind that you won't get Microsoft Teams on the Windows version.
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This isn't the latest version of Office, but compared with signing up for the Microsoft 365 subscription, which costs $7 a month or $70 a year for individuals, StackSocial's offer might be a better deal for those who just need the basics and not the very latest features. There is a free Microsoft Office online alternative that you can use, but it lacks several features and can only be used in the browser. These days, Apple users can also score Outlook as a free Mac app. Even so, the additional productivity apps available may make this bundle a sound investment for most people.
Some important things to note: You'll get a one-time-use code for a single computer, so you won't be able to download these apps on multiple devices. That means that if you upgrade to a new computer or your current one dies, you likely won't be able to transfer the suite. These licenses also lack some of the added conveniences you'll get with a 365 subscription, including OneDrive cloud storage and cloud-based AI features, including Microsoft Copilot.
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