Summary: Microsoft has unveiled new ad-supported desktop versions of its Office apps, enabling users to access features with the inclusion of advertisements. While the apps remain free to use, key functionalities are limited, and users are prompted to subscribe to Microsoft 365 for full access. These new versions require saving edited documents only to OneDrive, restricting local file saving unless a subscription is purchased.
Affected: Microsoft Office desktop apps
Keypoints :
- Ad-supported Office apps feature a vertical ad panel during document editing.
- Users can only save documents to OneDrive unless they subscribe to Microsoft 365.
- These apps include limited functionality compared to the full version of Office apps.