: Many students and employees can download the full desktop version for free if their institution provides a Microsoft 365 Education or business license.

If you prefer owning the software over a subscription, Word 2019 is still available as a one-time purchase from various retailers. Be cautious of "lifetime keys" sold at suspiciously low prices (e.g., under $20), as these are often unauthorized volume licenses that Microsoft may eventually deactivate. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Microsoft Word 2021

: Every Mac comes with Apple Pages , which is free and can seamlessly open, edit, and export .docx files. Purchasing Microsoft Word 2019 (One-Time Payment)

: You can use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for free by signing in at Microsoft365.com with a free Microsoft account. It offers most core functionalities with 5GB of cloud storage.