When do I need a Microsoft 365 subscription? (2024)

With the free Office apps on your mobile device, you can do some core tasks like viewing, creating, and editing files. However, you will need a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription if:

• Your mobile device is larger than 10.1”.

• You are creating, editing, and saving files to online business storage services such as:

  • Google Drive, Box, and other business storage

  • OneDrive for business

  • Dropbox for Business

• You would like to unlock the full Office experience that includes the features listed below.

  App	Feature
  Word	Insert page and section breaks Enable columns in page layout Customize headers and footers for different pages Change page orientation Track and review changes Highlight table cells with color shading
  Excel	Insert and edit SmartArt
  PowerPoint	Save ink annotations from slide shows Highlight table cells with color shading Insert and edit SmartArt Present your slides to the audience while you see your notes on your Android device Apply the Morph transition to move and transform objects between slides Use PowerPoint Designer to quickly create high quality professional slides

Microsoft 365 is a subscription service that ensures you always have the most up-to-date Office apps from Microsoft. With Microsoft 365 Family, you can install Microsoft 365 on all your devices and sign in to five at the same time―that means you can use Office no matter where you are or what device you’re on. This includes PCs, Macs, tablets, and phones. You can also share you subscription with up to five other people.
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