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Office 365 online version of Microsoft Word vs. Microsoft Word Web App included in SkyDrive.

Hi, 

 

Is the online version of Word in Office 365 different than the version of Microsoft Word Web App included in Skydrive or is it the same product? 

 

Look forward to responses. 

 

Best - BostonDan

 

 

Office 365 is not actually an on-line version, it is installed on your computer using Click-to-Run technology and is significantly more capable than the Web Apps.

 

The applications in Office 365 are identical to those in Office 2013, the difference between the two being the method of licensing - Office 365 being subscription based that will always be kept up-to-date as long as the subscription is maintained while Office 2013 is a single, one time purchase licence.

 

If the Office 365 subscription is not maintained, the application will go into a reduced functionality mode.

Hope this helps,
Doug Robbins - MVP Office Apps & Services (Word)
dougrobbinsmvp@gmail.com
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Last updated November 2, 2022 Views 1,209 Applies to: