PROS: -Improvements over some of the features of my Office 2013. Some features in the 2013 version that had become unsupported like the popup synonyms and dictionary work on the new version. The interface is improved over 2013. Although my first choice was to continue to use 2013, at least 2022 was available for me to buy, and I didn't have to rent Office 365.CONS:-I would have stayed with Office 2013 but Microsoft is determined to improve their revenue flow by forcing folks to either rent Office 365 or purchase an update to a newer version of Office.I like Microsoft Office Home and Student 2022 just fine. It works quite well on my new computer, and the learning curve from Office 2013 was not steep. However....Beginning of a mindless RANT:I've been using Microsoft ... MorePROS: -Improvements over some of the features of my Office 2013. Some features in the 2013 version that had become unsupported like the popup synonyms and dictionary work on the new version. The interface is improved over 2013. Although my first choice was to continue to use 2013, at least 2022 was available for me to buy, and I didn't have to rent Office 365.CONS:-I would have stayed with Office 2013 but Microsoft is determined to improve their revenue flow by forcing folks to either rent Office 365 or purchase an update to a newer version of Office.I like Microsoft Office Home and Student 2022 just fine. It works quite well on my new computer, and the learning curve from Office 2013 was not steep. However....Beginning of a mindless RANT:I've been using Microsoft products for at least 40 years, and I've spent thousands of dollars on their software. I appreciate that Windows Home 11 is pretty much free now, and I'm pleased that I no longer have to pay $500 for their word processor. That said, I was very disappointed when I reached the end of the road on my old computer at Windows 10 because the computer wouldn't run Windows 11. I gave in and upgraded to new machines to go to Windows 11. That was my choice. I don't dislike Windows 11, and so far it works well for me, but when I tried to install Office 2013, I was not able to "ACTIVATE" it through my Microsoft account. I went farther back to my disk for Office 2007. Again, installation was not allowed. Instead, I was encouraged to rent software access for an online connection to Office 365 (A limited "free" version of Office 365 is available for strictly online use in order to compete with Google DOCS, but I would be out of luck if the internet goes down). I chose to purchase Office for Home and Student 2022 from Amazon instead.I don't change software or hardware often. For example, we still use Quicken 2013 primarily because we don't like the "improvements" in the later versions that increase the price while removing features that we actually found useful, and of course, Intuit really wants you to rent Quicken. Office 2013 lasted me for 9 years on my old machine. If I had been paying $90/year rent for the software, then I would have spent more than $800. That's more than 3 times what I paid to buy it. If I wanted to do online software, I could have used Google DOCs for free or the free version of Office 365 online.The last straw for me in this rent software business model is that HP now requires an activation to set up their printer software. I have a friend who got a new laptop. She asked me to setup her printer on the new machine. Easy, I thought, even though I worried over, IMHO, HP's sparse instructions, kludgy software, and an annoying and implacable website. I installed the print drivers despite the bad instructions and user interface. Then I was taken to an activation page. Activation Page! I tried to sign into her account from when she bought the printer for her old computer, but of course she didn't remember the password she used. I tried to set up a new account for her but that was impossible because her email address was already in use. Now I will have to completely uninstall the print drivers, request a password reset and start all over again. And HP wants her to join their ink-of-the-month club by guessing how much ink she might use. A printer is a physical device. No one is going to make a copy of a printer and give it to their friends to use on an unauthorized machine. That is one of many reasons that I no longer buy HP printers after years of using nothing else. For my personal use, I switched to Brother, which is not as fast as an HP, but it orders its own ink from Amazon WHEN IT NEEDS IT.Now ACTIVATION is being used by software companies to force you to discard your favorite old software and buy or rent their new versions. I understand that software companies reach a point where they no longer want to support older software, but I prefer to upgrade on my schedule, not theirs. And I do upgrade when I'm sure that the features I like will continue, that the new features make the upgrade worth the price, and that I won't be held hostage to a new file structure or business model.Therefore, it is my intention to NOT participate in rented software if I can avoid it. I never liked working on main frame computers using terminals and having to deal with centralized control. "Personal computers" were part of the revolution for me because they were personal. They stood alone for better or worse. They were not at the whim of some faceless tech. The current trend to re-centralize computing operations may appeal to many people, but I shall resist it so long as I can get away with it.As a final aside, IMHO, the worst perpetrators in this new rental model are the Tax Preparation Software companies that do not clearly document what schedules are included in their entry/base rental price OR their entry/base purchase software. Only after you get started, do you discover that you have to pay a lot extra to get the one schedule that was not included. Imagine seeing that Schedule C is included but later you discover that it is only for Schedule C to enter income, you have to pay more if you want a Schedule C to include expenses. Oh, you can enter the expenses by hand, but then the company will not file your tax return that was part of your purchase price: you have to print the return and mail it in. Fortunately, I knew better than to buy anything so woefully described. Unfortunately, I had to buy a version of the software that included many more features than I needed just to be able to get Schedule C expenses AND free electronic filing. However, that was much cheaper than buying the next version down and then having to pay a large added fee to get the missing expense page. IMHO, the IRS is squeezing everyone into the online filing mode, and the software companies are coming up with all kinds of schemes to drive up the fees they can extract from their users. Don't get me wrong, I love online filing, but the misleading ads by the software companies providing these services is open to more abuse than selling timeshares. If you are selling TAX software, then the ads should clearly state which Schedules your software will provide and note any limitations.End of mindless RANT.Thank you Microsoft for allowing me to buy Office for Home and Office 2022. I would have been looking for a different software brand rather than signup to rent Office 365.

Excellent value 👌At about £20, this full and legal version of MS Office 2021 Pro represents remarkable value! The only restriction is that use is limited to a single PC. Updates are included but unlike Office 365, newer versions are not.At a fraction of the cost of a rip-off single year subscription to Office 365, this, IMHO, is by far the better buy. It is compatible with Windows 10 & 11 - I run Windows 11 Pro.I purchased from the "MMI Shop" on Amazon and there were a couple of hiccups. The letter with the key and installation instructions didn't show up. However, on contacting the seller, I was immediately sent the relevant information by Amazon Message. Alas, the first Key didn't work but a new one was immediately provided which worked fine! The installation ... MoreExcellent value 👌At about £20, this full and legal version of MS Office 2021 Pro represents remarkable value! The only restriction is that use is limited to a single PC. Updates are included but unlike Office 365, newer versions are not.At a fraction of the cost of a rip-off single year subscription to Office 365, this, IMHO, is by far the better buy. It is compatible with Windows 10 & 11 - I run Windows 11 Pro.I purchased from the "MMI Shop" on Amazon and there were a couple of hiccups. The letter with the key and installation instructions didn't show up. However, on contacting the seller, I was immediately sent the relevant information by Amazon Message. Alas, the first Key didn't work but a new one was immediately provided which worked fine! The installation was thereafter quick and easy. There is a 4+ GB download in the process so ensure you have a good internet connection! I use a 100 mbps 4G+ LTE router and the download took about 12 minutes.On completion of the installation, I checked my Microsoft Account and everything was registered correctly. A couple of new updates were available which I downloaded.Everything works fine and I rather like the new look and feel.My thanks to the MMI Shop for quick and effective support. I have saved a fortune.I am very pleased.10 people found this helpful

Initially had some issues trying to download application files, apparently due to the fact that my connection to the internet is via wifi (i.e., preferred connection to internet via direct wire ethernet). Had to get another link from PCSales Online's technical support team. That link worked well. After download, had some issues with initial product key provided with purchase. Once again, PCSales Online technical support to the rescue! Their tech-support rep was able to replace initial product key with one that worked and all modules of MS Office Professional Plus 2021 are working perfectly! Overall, the purchase-install process is easy to follow. PC Sales Online technical support team is exceptional...friendly, knowledgeable, professional, patient, and genuinely ... MoreInitially had some issues trying to download application files, apparently due to the fact that my connection to the internet is via wifi (i.e., preferred connection to internet via direct wire ethernet). Had to get another link from PCSales Online's technical support team. That link worked well. After download, had some issues with initial product key provided with purchase. Once again, PCSales Online technical support to the rescue! Their tech-support rep was able to replace initial product key with one that worked and all modules of MS Office Professional Plus 2021 are working perfectly! Overall, the purchase-install process is easy to follow. PC Sales Online technical support team is exceptional...friendly, knowledgeable, professional, patient, and genuinely care about making sure the customer is pleased and satisfied. And to be sure, the value of being able to purchase a complete suite of MS Office Pro Plus products for roughly 30% of what Microsoft and/or other sources will charge you is unparalleled. This company and their products are FOR REAL and NOT A SCAM! Highly recommended!!

Valid download, not USBThe Amazon web page states that this is delivered by USB; it isn't, it's an A4 sheet sent via Royal Mail.This is a valid download with clear instructions. I installed it on Windows 11 21H2, (my second computer) so there isn't a right click option to mount it. I clicked on open and ran it from there. It picked up my Microsoft account and install was smooth and without a hitch. I have to say that Office 2021 looks better that Office 2019. I installed Office 2021 so that I can use my Outlook and Word files whilst I refresh Windows 10 on my main computer. That said, I'll probably by another Office 2021 licence to replace Office 2019. I'll probably change Outlook IMAP to POP3. The instructions say to remove existing Office, and the online version ... MoreValid download, not USBThe Amazon web page states that this is delivered by USB; it isn't, it's an A4 sheet sent via Royal Mail.This is a valid download with clear instructions. I installed it on Windows 11 21H2, (my second computer) so there isn't a right click option to mount it. I clicked on open and ran it from there. It picked up my Microsoft account and install was smooth and without a hitch. I have to say that Office 2021 looks better that Office 2019. I installed Office 2021 so that I can use my Outlook and Word files whilst I refresh Windows 10 on my main computer. That said, I'll probably by another Office 2021 licence to replace Office 2019. I'll probably change Outlook IMAP to POP3. The instructions say to remove existing Office, and the online version comes with Windows 11. Therefore I removed it from the Windows 11 apps but left it in C:/Windows and that works fine.Really happy with this so 5 stars.3 people found this helpful

Great alternative to yearly subscriptionI bought this product to install Office on a new laptop with Windows 11. Received the letter by post quicker than promised. The instructions are very clear. I used the short URL and the download worked fine. However, when prompted to click on "mount", I did not have this option on the menu. I paused the installation, contacted the company late in the evening and got a very clear response the next morning with some instructions which worked perfectly well (see below). I finished the installation with no further issue and the product works fine. Impressed with the service. Thank you.Response to my query on missing "mount" option (may be useful to somebody else):To restore the missing mount option in Windows 11 context menu, do ... MoreGreat alternative to yearly subscriptionI bought this product to install Office on a new laptop with Windows 11. Received the letter by post quicker than promised. The instructions are very clear. I used the short URL and the download worked fine. However, when prompted to click on "mount", I did not have this option on the menu. I paused the installation, contacted the company late in the evening and got a very clear response the next morning with some instructions which worked perfectly well (see below). I finished the installation with no further issue and the product works fine. Impressed with the service. Thank you.Response to my query on missing "mount" option (may be useful to somebody else):To restore the missing mount option in Windows 11 context menu, do the following:Step 1. Right-click the ISO file and select the Properties to open the “Properties” dialog box.Step 2. In the Properties window that opens, select the General tab and then click the Change button beside the “Open with” option.Step 3. When Windows prompts how do you want to open .ISO files from now on, select the Windows Explorer option and then click OK. If you don’t’ find the “Windows Explorer,” then click the “More apps” link to find it.Step 4. When you’re’ done, click the Apply and then OK button to save the changes.Next time, when you double click on an ISO file, it will automatically mount on a virtual optical drive. Also, when you do a right-click on the ISO file, it will show the Mount option on the context menu.4 people found this helpful

Brilliant productI was a little reticent about ordering this, being concerned it might be beyond me to install it: although I’m reasonably OK with tech, I’m not the most competent. I went ahead because I object to this new world where everyone seems to want you to take out a subscription. I thought that a year-old version would be perfectly acceptable, and so it has proved! I received an A4 sheet of installation instructions in the post two days after ordering and followed these to the letter as advised. The whole process was totally trouble-free. I uninstalled the trial version which was on the new laptop I had bought as instructed and then commenced the download and installation. Download was the slowest part of the process, as I expected, probably about 40 ... MoreBrilliant productI was a little reticent about ordering this, being concerned it might be beyond me to install it: although I’m reasonably OK with tech, I’m not the most competent. I went ahead because I object to this new world where everyone seems to want you to take out a subscription. I thought that a year-old version would be perfectly acceptable, and so it has proved! I received an A4 sheet of installation instructions in the post two days after ordering and followed these to the letter as advised. The whole process was totally trouble-free. I uninstalled the trial version which was on the new laptop I had bought as instructed and then commenced the download and installation. Download was the slowest part of the process, as I expected, probably about 40 minutes, but installation was much quicker. I think the whole process took no more than a hour. The product key worked which some reviewers suggested might be a problem and for less than £20 I now have an Office Pro suite. I’m very happy with my purchase!One person found this helpful

Outstanding value for a valid productAll you need is a Microsoft Account (you can create one if necessary). You'll get the license key in the post.In this latest case, the licence key didn't arrive but when I contacted the seller they provided one within minutes and backed it up with a telephone call - fantastic.This time, I had a link to download the product and install it. Then when opening (Word for example) I was presented with a field to enter the License. Previously I had to log into my Microsoft account and add the key there which started the download and install. You might be presented with either option.My only issue was that it wouldn't authenticate automatically so I had to use the phone option rather than Internet. This is a drawn out process that ... MoreOutstanding value for a valid productAll you need is a Microsoft Account (you can create one if necessary). You'll get the license key in the post.In this latest case, the licence key didn't arrive but when I contacted the seller they provided one within minutes and backed it up with a telephone call - fantastic.This time, I had a link to download the product and install it. Then when opening (Word for example) I was presented with a field to enter the License. Previously I had to log into my Microsoft account and add the key there which started the download and install. You might be presented with either option.My only issue was that it wouldn't authenticate automatically so I had to use the phone option rather than Internet. This is a drawn out process that takes about 5mins whereby you have to manually enter a very long key code and an automated key is generated that you have to type back in. After that it registered and works fine.As for the product itself, well it has everything - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher and Access. If you've used MS Office before but an older version, expect a few layout changes etc. but all typical functionality remains the same.2 people found this helpful

Going with what I know.

It looks to be about the same as previous versions that I have used on a regular basis. The menus are stirred with every newer version to look different. So it does take some time to learn where things are. The feature that keeps me using Microsoft Office is the grammar checker. It is not always right and it does not understand technical writing. It is the best grammar checker that I have found and it does help. I also on occasion write extensive multipage spread sheets. With Microsoft's spreadsheet program it is a little easier to get the formulas correct and checked than it is with other brand names. If it was not for those two features I would save some money and would use one of the free software packages like Open Office. This package does not contain software ...

MS Office 2021 - new features below expectations but still a wonderful product

Currently, there are no alternatives that offer the same or even half of the level of productivity that MS Office 2021 does. It is by far the most used software for work-related tasks. There are some open source products that try to match MS Office but they have yet to gain any space in the corporate workplace. MS Office is being used in the corporate world since 1995. It has almost 25 years of user base that have grown with time. It's an ideal product to manage modern-day work tasks such as email and appointment management, creating documents, managing data both in worksheet (MS Excel) and database (MS Access) environments. Its integration with cloud (One Drive) is also proving to be a big selling point for its users. Although MS Office 2021 is an excellent ... MoreCurrently, there are no alternatives that offer the same or even half of the level of productivity that MS Office 2021 does. It is by far the most used software for work-related tasks. There are some open source products that try to match MS Office but they have yet to gain any space in the corporate workplace. MS Office is being used in the corporate world since 1995. It has almost 25 years of user base that have grown with time. It's an ideal product to manage modern-day work tasks such as email and appointment management, creating documents, managing data both in worksheet (MS Excel) and database (MS Access) environments. Its integration with cloud (One Drive) is also proving to be a big selling point for its users. Although MS Office 2021 is an excellent product, it does lack significantly when it comes to syncing your work between a PC and a mobile device. Same issue comes when a worksheet or a document needs to be worked by multiple users at the same time. For such tasks some cloud services offer better alternatives. Data visualisation using MS Excel is also very outdated when comparing with software which specialise in data science and visualisation.

Surprisingly Affordable Legit Software

I have been using Microsoft Office Pro for years, so when I purchased a new computer, I knew I needed to upgrade from the older (hardcopy CD) version I had to the newest (newer) one available. I have always preferred the desktop version because it only needs to be purchased once. I'm not a fan of subscription cloud service software. Purchasing directly from Microsoft or a retail store is very expensive so I searched online for alternatives. Several vendors claiming to sell 2021 MS Office Pro didn't have the best reviews and people complained of expired or non-legit product keys. Software Supply was different.I found Software Supply early on in my search and saved the website information. I read reviews and did a "background check" of sorts. Given the awesomely low ... MoreI have been using Microsoft Office Pro for years, so when I purchased a new computer, I knew I needed to upgrade from the older (hardcopy CD) version I had to the newest (newer) one available. I have always preferred the desktop version because it only needs to be purchased once. I'm not a fan of subscription cloud service software. Purchasing directly from Microsoft or a retail store is very expensive so I searched online for alternatives. Several vendors claiming to sell 2021 MS Office Pro didn't have the best reviews and people complained of expired or non-legit product keys. Software Supply was different.I found Software Supply early on in my search and saved the website information. I read reviews and did a "background check" of sorts. Given the awesomely low cost of the software, I was surprised to see nearly all positive reviews. I ultimately ended up ordering MS Office Pro Plus 2021. It was simple to install by following the instructions given after ordering (on-screen and via email). I made sure to erase any old or trial versions from my computer first. After installing, I ran into one small issue. I contacted customer service immediately and they replied back within minutes. All I needed to do was restart my computer and all of the MS Office apps worked as intended. I didn't realize that had to be done before the system accepted the product key. There were no issues after I restarted. I will definitely use Software Supply for my future software needs!