Workplace 365 rebranded to Microsoft 365 in 2020, however it’s retained the identical core options since being created in 2011. Entry to all the newest Workplace apps are included within the subscription, plus a lot of cloud storage and entry to common updates.
However Microsoft nonetheless releases standalone variations of Workplace apps, with official help stretching again a decade (on the time of writing). It’s nonetheless tremendous to make use of these older variations, however what in the event you’ve misplaced the disk or deleted it out of your machine?
Happily, Microsoft makes it straightforward to relocate your copy and begin utilizing it once more. Right here’s the whole lot that you must know.
Which variations of Microsoft Workplace are nonetheless accessible?
On the time of writing, all Workplace variations from 2010 and earlier are now not supported, that means you’ll be able to’t obtain them from Microsoft’s web site.
You may nonetheless get copies of all the next, however help varies significantly between Home windows (each 11 and 10) and macOS:
- Workplace 2021 for Home windows – help ends 13 October 2026
- Workplace 2021 for Mac – help ends 13 October 2026
- Workplace 2019 for Home windows – help ends 14 October 2025
- Workplace 2019 for Mac – help ends 10 October 2023
- Workplace 2016 for Home windows – help ends 14 October 2025
- Workplace 2013 for Home windows – help ends 11 April 2023
Till the dates above, it’s secure to make use of all of those variations. After that, no bugs will likely be fastened and it represents a safety danger.
How you can obtain older variations of Microsoft Workplace
To get your older model of Workplace, go to the Microsoft web site and click on the button within the top-right nook to register to your Microsoft account. Make certain it’s the identical account you used to buy the earlier model of Workplace.
Check in to your Microsoft account
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Go to the Microsoft web site and click on the button within the top-right nook and observe the instruction. Make certain it’s the identical account you used to buy the earlier model of Workplace.
Open your account abstract web page
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Click on the icon in the identical location as earlier than (it ought to have now modified to your profile image) and select ‘My Microsoft account’.
Discover ‘Merchandise you’ve bought’ and set up the related model
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From the display that seems, click on the ‘Companies & subscriptions’ tab. Scroll all the way down to the ‘Merchandise you’ve bought’ sub-heading, the place you’ll see all of the variations of Workplace you’ve beforehand put in.
Click on ‘Set up’ subsequent to any you’d like to make use of, and the obtain will start. As soon as full, double-click the file and observe the on-screen directions. It shouldn’t be lengthy earlier than you’re up and operating.
Should you initially purchased a 32-bit model, click on the drop-down subsequent to the ‘Set up’ button and see if there’s the choice for the 64-bit model. That is additionally the place you’ll be capable of change the language.
Should you can’t see the model you’re searching for, see our separate article on the right way to discover your Microsoft product key.
Can I obtain older variations of Workplace totally free?
When you can little doubt find websites that may allow you to obtain a model of Microsoft Workplace totally free, you received’t be capable of (legally) use the product until you’ve gotten made a notice of the product key.
These websites host Workplace with out permission, so we’re not going to suggest any. Should you actually need to do that, ensure that your pc is protected by good antivirus software program.
Microsoft has by no means made Workplace accessible as a totally free product, so anticipate to pay if you would like entry to its capabilities. Previous bodily copies are more likely to be accessible on eBay and comparable websites, however ensure that it’s not already been activated. Every license solely often covers one machine.
The excellent news is you could get a superbly good free different which continues to be appropriate with Microsoft Workplace doc codecs. One instance is LibreOffice, which is a fully-fledged, suite, full with options to Phrase, Excel, PowerPoint and extra. There’s no catch – it’s open supply, free software program.
Need one thing you should utilize in an online browser with out downloading something? Google Workspace (previously G Suite) apps are additionally free, with Docs, Sheets and Slides all succesful options to Workplace apps.
You’ll simply want a Google account, with the whole lot saved in Google Drive (15GB free storage mixed with Gmail) and accessible throughout all your personal units. And don’t fear – you’ll be able to nonetheless print instantly from a web based doc.