Using PowerPoint for free: How it works and what to look out for

There's no shortage of free alternatives to Microsoft Office. But even the technology giant offers its Office package under certain conditions as a free version. Meanwhile, all Office applications also exist as free online versions. This also applies to the popular presentation software PowerPoint.

You can use Microsoft PowerPoint completely legally for free.

Use PowerPoint for free: Here's how

You can use PowerPoint for free both as a Windows 10 app and as a web app directly in your browser. You can also download and use the Office apps for Android and iOS smartphones. Which variant you choose is up to you. However, you should note the following points.

• In the beginning, you will have to get used to some parts, as the operation differs from the original in some points. Especially on the smartphone you have to cope with a smaller display.
• The range of functions is not quite as comprehensive as in the paid original. However, the most important options are possible.
• A big advantage of PowerPoint Online is the collaboration of multiple users, which is very efficient, for example, through live changes to the document.
• In return, you have to agree that all data from PowerPoint Online will also be stored in Microsoft's cloud OneDrive.

In sum, PowerPoint Online and the PowerPoint Windows 10 app offer all the features you need for normal purposes - because of the quick start, we recommend that you simply try out the free variants. Is the free alternative not enough for you? Then the purchase of the full version is worth considering.

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