微软在稍微整理了一下之后，最近将Office 365（其软件即服务 - SaaS(Software as a Service – SaaS)）的名称更改为Microsoft 365 。这篇文章是关于Microsoft 365和有关(Microsoft 365)云(cloud)产品的常见问题。
Microsoft 365 常见问题解答
Microsoft 365是Office 365的新名称。它是一项基于云的订阅服务，提供来自Microsoft Office的生产力工具和(Microsoft Office)OneDrive上的大量云空间。它有不同的版本：
- 个人的，
- 家，
- 亲，
- 商务基础
- 商业标准
- 商务高级版
- 商业应用
- E5
- E3。
这些生产力工具属于Microsoft Office套件。有Word、Excel、PowerPoint和OneNote。根据您运行的操作系统以及您获得的订阅类型，是否可以使用其他应用程序。(Additional)例如，Microsoft 365有一个适用于 PC的Publisher应用程序，但没有适用于(Publisher)Mac的。Publisher不适用于个人(Personal)版，但在其他版本中可用。
详细阅读(Detailed read)： Microsoft 365 包含哪些应用(What apps does Microsoft 365 include)？
Microsoft 365 商业高级版(Business Premium)订阅包括以下应用程序：
- 单词
- Excel
- 外表
- OneNote
- 一个驱动器
- 微软幻灯片软件
- 出版商
- 共享点
- 交换
- 团队
- 电源 BI
- 凯扎拉
- 流动
- 去做
- 电源应用程序。
Microsoft 365还在OneDrive上为订阅涵盖的每个用户提供 1TB 的云存储。例如，家庭版(Home Edition)向计划中允许的最多六个用户提供 1 TB 的云空间。
1. Microsoft 365 有什么用途？
Microsoft 365用于实时创建、共享和编辑文档、电子表格和演示文稿。它允许将工作直接保存在OneDrive上，以便您可以通过任何运行受支持操作系统的计算机访问最新版本的文件。
请注意，此服务与可在office.com访问的(office.com)Office 生产力工具(Office Productivity Tools)的在线版本不同。这些应用程序包括Mobile Word、Mobile Excel、Mobile PowerPoint、Mobile OneNote、OneDrive和电子邮件解决方案。它们可以简单地在提供不同选项的浏览器中使用，以实时工作和协作。
office.com 上的 Microsoft 办公应用程序可免费使用，但缺少一些仅在Microsoft 365(Microsoft 365)和独立 Microsoft Office(Standalone Microsoft Office)桌面版中可用的最佳功能。例如，您不能在免费版本的在线MS Word Web 应用程序中创建或编辑的文档中使用标题和子标题。
要了解Microsoft 365，只需将其视为可在具有Internet连接的所有设备上使用的 MS 应用程序，并且包含比Office.com上提供的在线(Office.com)Office版本（也称为Office Web 应用程序）更多的选项。
2. Microsoft Office(Microsoft Office)和Microsoft 365有什么区别？
Microsoft Office是一套需要一次性许可证的应用程序。它不是基于云的报价，而是下载到您的计算机上。因此，您无法从其他计算机访问它。您只能从安装了Microsoft Office的计算机上访问它。如果您需要新版本的Microsoft Office，您必须使用新的许可证密钥升级应用程序。
相反，Microsoft 365是一种基于订阅的软件(Software)即服务(Service)产品。您可以选择按月或按年支付。您可以从任何具有Internet连接的计算机访问您的文件和文档。您可以使用桌面应用程序或使用基于 Web 的应用程序来编辑它们。即使您的计算机上没有安装OneDrive ，您也可以选择将文件直接存储在云中。(OneDrive)如果您不希望将文件保存在云端，可以关闭将文件保存到OneDrive 。
3. 我需要 Microsoft 365 吗？
这取决于您的需求。基于 Web 的应用程序——MS Word、MS Excel和MS PowerPoint——对于普通用户来说应该足够了。但是Office Online（移动应用程序）缺少一些功能。例如，您不能使用这些应用程序创建“目录”。如果您需要Microsoft Office的所有功能，您可以购买桌面版或订阅Microsoft 365。
购买Microsoft 365订阅即可享受所有功能，免费获得最新版本的Microsoft Office应用程序；您还可以获得 1 TB(Terabyte)的OneDrive。另外，您可以在六个人之间共享订阅：六个人中的每个人都可以下载最新版本的MS Office 应用程序(MS Office Apps)：MS Word、Excel、PowerPoint和OneNote等。每个用户获得 1 TB(Terabyte)的OneDrive，她/他在其中可以自动存储文件（如果您愿意，也可以手动存储）并与其他用户实时协作。
另一方面，如果您只想支付一次并使用应用程序，您可以选择MS Office的桌面包。
4. Microsoft 365 是免费的吗？是 Microsoft 365 还是Microsoft Office更好？
Microsoft 365不是免费的。但它有不同的版本并相应定价。你可以在这里查看费用(check out the cost here)。此外，某些版本可以有一个月的免费试用期。适用于移动设备的Office应用程序可在(Office)Android和 iOS上免费使用。
5. 我需要每年为Microsoft Office 365付费吗？(Microsoft Office 365)
这取决于你。有两种付款方式 - 每月和每年。年度套餐可以为您节省一些钱，因为它提供一些折扣（高达 16%）
6. Office 365可以终身购买吗？
不可以。您可以购买一个月或一年的Office 365（现为Microsoft 365 ）。这是一项基于订阅的服务，因此您必须按月或按年付费，直到您选择取消订阅。没有终身选项。
7. Microsoft 365 值得吗？
是的。与Microsoft Office(Microsoft Office)的桌面应用程序相比，从长远来看，它可以为您节省时间和金钱。您不必在每次发布时都购买最新的 Office 软件。您可以与其他人共享每个订阅 - 例如，六个人可以共享一个家庭(Home)版。除了办公软件外，他们每个人还获得了 1 TB 的OneDrive 。
8. 我可以在没有订阅的情况下购买Microsoft Office吗？(Microsoft Office)
无需订阅即可购买独立的桌面Microsoft Office应用程序，例如MS Word、MS Excel、MS OneNote等。(MS OneNote)但如果您指的是基于 Web 的服务，则Microsoft 365需要订阅。如果您想使用Mobile Word、Mobile Excel和Mobile PowerPoint，您无需支付任何费用。
9. 我可以永久购买Microsoft Office吗？(Microsoft Office)
Microsoft Office是一套桌面应用程序套件。Microsoft 365是一种基于订阅的云产品，可按月或按年定期收费。如果您购买桌面套件，它将永久为您服务。例如，如果您购买 Office 2013，您可以随心所欲地使用它。但与Microsoft 365不同的是，该版本不会自动更新。如果您需要Microsoft Office 2019等高级版本，则必须再次购买 2019 版本。
10. 我必须每年购买Microsoft Office吗？(Microsoft Office)如果我不续订Microsoft 365会怎样？
除非您将其设置为手动续订，否则您的卡将被收取几次Microsoft 365的费用，然后您将收到更改存档卡的通知。(Microsoft 365)随着时间的推移，您将无法访问这些应用程序。
11. 哪个版本的Microsoft 365最好？
最新版本的Microsoft Office始终是最好的，因为它更安全并提供更好的界面。因此，它随着每个新版本的发布而不断变化。如果您不想错过最新功能，Microsoft 365更适合您。如果您不想支付经常性费用并且可以忽略更新版本，Microsoft Office桌面版非常适合您。在撰写本文时，最好的版本是 Office 2019。
12. 我可以在多少台设备上安装Microsoft 365 Home？
Microsoft 365 家庭(Home)版一次可在六台设备上使用。这不包括移动应用程序（Mobile Word、Mobile Excel、Mobile PowerPoint和OneNote），因为只要它们可用，它们就可以在移动设备上免费使用。
以上是Microsoft 365的常见问题解答 ( (Microsoft 365)FAQ ) 。如果您有任何未解决的问题，请发表评论。我们会尽力回答他们。
What is Microsoft 365? FAQ and all you need to know
Microѕoft changed the name of Office 365 (Its Software as a Service – SaaS) to Microsoft 365 recently, after tidying it a bit. This post is about Microsoft 365 and the frequently asked questions about the cloud offering.
Microsoft 365 FAQ
Microsoft 365 is the new name of Office 365. It is a cloud-based subscription service offering productivity tools from Microsoft Office and plenty of cloud space on OneDrive. It is available in different editions:
- Personal,
- Home,
- Pro,
- Business Basic
- Business Standard
- Business Premium
- Apps for Business
- E5
- E3.
These productivity tools belong to the Microsoft Office suite. There is Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Additional apps are available based on the OS you are running and also depend on the type of subscription you got. For example, Microsoft 365 has a Publisher app for PC but not for Mac. The Publisher isn’t available for Personal edition, but it is there in the other editions.
Detailed read: What apps does Microsoft 365 include?
Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription includes these applications:
- Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- OneNote
- OneDrive
- PowerPoint
- Publisher
- SharePoint
- Exchange
- Teams
- Power BI
- Kaizala
- Flow
- To-Do
- PowerApps.
Microsoft 365 also offers 1TB of cloud storage on OneDrive to each user covered by the subscription. For example, the Home Edition offers 1 TB of cloud space each to a maximum of six users it allows in the plan.
1. What is Microsoft 365 used for?
Microsoft 365 is used to create, share, and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real-time. It allows saving work directly on the OneDrive so that you can access the latest version of files by any computer running a supported operating system.
Note that this service is different than the online version of Office Productivity Tools that can be accessed at office.com The apps include Mobile Word, Mobile Excel, Mobile PowerPoint, Mobile OneNote, OneDrive, and email solutions. They can be used simply in a browser that presents different options to work and collaborate in real-time.
Microsoft’s office apps at office.com are free to use and lack some of the best features that are available only in Microsoft 365 and Standalone Microsoft Office for desktop. For example, you can’t use headings and sub-headings in a document being created or edited in the online MS Word web app in the free version.
To understand Microsoft 365, simply think of it as MS apps available on all devices with an Internet connection and contains way more options than the online Office version available at Office.com (also known as Office web apps).
2. What is the difference between Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365?
Microsoft Office is a suite of applications that require a one-time license. It is not a cloud-based offer but is downloaded to your computer. So, you can’t access it from other computers. You can access it only from the computer on which you installed Microsoft Office. If you need a new version of Microsoft Office, you have to upgrade the apps using a new license key.
On the contrary, Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based Software as a Service offer. You can choose to pay monthly or annually. You can access your files and documents from any computer that has an Internet connection. You can edit them using desktop apps or by using web-based apps. You have the option to store files directly on the cloud even if you haven’t OneDrive installed on your computer. You can turn off saving files to OneDrive if you don’t want your files on the cloud.
3. Do I need Microsoft 365?
This depends upon your needs. The web-based apps – MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint – should be sufficient for an average user. But there is a lack of features in Office online (the mobile apps). For example, you cannot create a “Table of Contents” using these apps. If you need all features of Microsoft Office, you can either buy a desktop version or subscribe to Microsoft 365.
With the purchase of a Microsoft 365 subscription you get to enjoy all features, you get the latest versions of Microsoft Office apps at no extra fee; and you also get one Terabyte of OneDrive. Plus, you can share the subscription among six people: each of the six people get to download the latest version of MS Office Apps: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, etc. Each user gets one Terabyte of OneDrive where s/he can store files automatically (or manually if you so wish) and collaborate with other users in real-time.
On the other hand, if you want to pay only once and use the apps for as long as you want, you can go for the desktop package of MS Office.
4. Is Microsoft 365 free? Is Microsoft 365 or Microsoft Office better?
Microsoft 365 is not free. But it comes in different editions and priced accordingly. You can check out the cost here. Also, some editions can have a month of the free trial period. Office apps for mobiles are free to use on Android and iOS.
5. Do I have to pay for Microsoft Office 365 every year?
It depends on you. There are two payment options – monthly and annual. The annual package saves you some money as it offers some discount (up to 16%)
6. Can I buy Office 365 for a lifetime?
No. You can buy Office 365 (now Microsoft 365) for a month or for a year. It is a subscription-based service, so you have to pay it monthly or annually until you choose to cancel the subscription. There is no lifetime option.
7. Is Microsoft 365 worth it?
Yes. It saves you both time and money in the long run when compared to desktop apps from Microsoft Office. You don’t have to spend on buying the latest Office software each time it is released. You can share each subscription with others – for example, six people can share one Home edition. Each of them gets 1 Terabyte of OneDrive in addition to the office software.
8. Can I buy Microsoft Office without a subscription?
Standalone desktop Microsoft Office apps like MS Word, MS Excel, MS OneNote, etc. can be bought without any subscription. But if you are referring to the web-based service, Microsoft 365 needs a subscription. If you want to use Mobile Word, Mobile Excel, and Mobile PowerPoint, you need not pay anything.
9. Can I buy Microsoft Office permanently?
Microsoft Office is a desktop suite of apps. Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based cloud offering that is available for recurring monthly or annual charges. If you buy the desktop suite, it is permanently for you. For example, if you buy Office 2013, you can use it as long as you want. But unlike Microsoft 365, the version won’t update automatically. If you need an advanced version such as Microsoft Office 2019, you will again have to purchase the 2019 version.
10. Do I have to buy Microsoft Office every year? What happens if I don’t renew Microsoft 365?
Unless you set it to manual renewal, your card will be charged the fee for Microsoft 365 a few times, and then, you will get a notice to change the card on file. With time, you will be unable to access the apps.
11. Which version of Microsoft 365 is best?
The latest version of Microsoft Office is always the best as it is more secure and offers a better interface. Thus, it keeps changing with every release of new versions. If you don’t want to miss out on the latest features Microsoft 365 is better for you. If you don’t want to pay recurring charges and are ok with leaving out updated versions, Microsoft Office desktop is good for you. As of writing this post, the best version is Office 2019.
12. How many devices can I install Microsoft 365 Home on?
Microsoft 365 Home can be used on six devices at a time. This does not include the mobile apps (Mobile Word, Mobile Excel, Mobile PowerPoint, and OneNote) as they are free to use on mobile devices for as long as they’re available as such.
The above were frequently asked questions (FAQ) for Microsoft 365. If you have any questions unanswered, please comment. We’ll try our best to answer them.
