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Office 2024 is a one-time purchase for one PC or Mac. It provides the apps included in that edition, but does not include an upgrade to the next major Office release.

Microsoft 365 is a subscription with apps, cloud storage and other benefits that depend on your plan. An active subscription provides ongoing app updates and lets you use your subscription across compatible devices.

Personal is for one person. Family lets you share eligible benefits with up to five other people.

Check Microsoft’s current system requirements against your device’s operating system, processor, memory and available storage. Requirements vary by app and platform.

If you’re unsure, send our team your device model and operating system version before purchasing.

No. Apps are designed for each platform, so available apps, features and interfaces can differ between Windows and macOS. You can use your subscription on supported devices across platforms.

Yes. The documents you create remain yours. You can save them locally on your computer or store them in OneDrive. Keep backups of important files and manage sharing permissions when collaborating.

Internet access is required for installation, activation, updates and online services such as cloud syncing and AI features.

Installed desktop apps can work offline with locally available files. They still need to connect periodically to verify your subscription. Files stored only online need to be downloaded before you can use them offline.

A Microsoft account is the account you use to sign in to services such as Outlook.com and OneDrive. You may already have one if you use these services.

You use it to activate and manage your Microsoft 365 Home subscription and access benefits associated with your account. Keep your sign-in details secure.

Microsoft 365 Personal is for one person. Microsoft 365 Family supports up to six people in total: the subscription owner and up to five others.

Each person uses their own Microsoft account. Some benefits, including certain AI features, are reserved for the subscription owner.

Sign in to the Microsoft account that owns the subscription and open its subscription-sharing settings. Follow the instructions to invite up to five other people.

Each person accepts the invitation using their own Microsoft account. You can manage sharing from your account without giving anyone your password.

Microsoft Defender for individuals is a security app that helps you monitor protection across supported devices. Its features depend on your subscription, device and region.

Check the available features for your location rather than assuming every protection service is included everywhere.

Windows Security is built into Windows and includes protection tools such as Microsoft Defender Antivirus.

Microsoft Defender for individuals is a separate app that brings supported security information and features together across your devices. Available protections vary by platform and subscription.

Clipchamp is Microsoft’s video editor. It helps you combine clips, photos, audio and text to create videos. Available editing tools and premium features depend on your account and plan.

AI benefits included with Microsoft 365 Family are available to the subscription owner and cannot be shared with additional family members. Other eligible benefits, such as apps and personal cloud storage, can be shared.

AI availability and usage limits depend on the subscription.

First, confirm that your subscription includes the relevant Copilot features and that you’re signed in with the eligible subscription owner’s account.

Update your Microsoft 365 apps, restart them and check your internet connection. Availability can also depend on the app, platform, region, age requirements and account settings. Contact support if the feature is still missing.

Microsoft 365 supports many languages. Display languages, editing tools, proofing and AI language support can differ between apps and devices.

If a particular language is essential for you, confirm its support in the specific app or feature before purchasing.

Designer features are available through Microsoft Designer and selected Microsoft experiences. The features you can access depend on your account, subscription, device and region.

Check the options shown in your signed-in app for current availability.

Yes. Copilot, Designer and other AI features can have usage limits or credit allowances. These vary by subscription and feature.

Check your account and Microsoft’s current plan information for the limits that apply to you.

Personal and Family plans focus on individual and household use. Business plans offer organization-focused features such as business email and administration tools, depending on the plan.

If you need email using your own domain, employee account management or business collaboration tools, compare our Business plans.