I am pretty familiar with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.), and needed them on a couple of new computers (and tablets) using Windows 7, Windows 8 (both 64 bit) and Android OS. So I downloaded the trial of Office 365. My understanding is that you don't have to be online to use it, which means it has to be on your local computer. However, when I use Windows Explorer to search for "Word" or "Office" on the C:\ drive where I installed it, the .exe's are not to be found, only shortcuts. I don't understand why not, if you can use the Office apps offline.
I have worked with PC's for years, so I'm not a complete novice, but I know in some ways technology has kinda left this old dinosaur in the dust. I am used to every program I use being on my C:\ drive or another local drive. Can someone please explain to me how MS Office 365 is set up? Can I really use it offline, such as in a region that doesn't have internet accessibility? If so, what files does it use to run (.exe, .com, etc.)? I would love to buy the annual license for the program, but I'm not comfortable doing so until I understand it better. Thanks for any help you can offer!
