What all is included in Office 365? Overview

Microsoft offers several software packages for Office applications - the most recent being the Office 365 software suite. The package includes all the important applications you need in your everyday office life. Get an overview of the different tools Office 365 has to offer.

All Office 365 applications at a glance

The various applications in the Office 365 suite cover all the major application areas. You can download and manage all Office 365 applications via your Microsoft user account.

1. Word word processor allows you to create and edit simple or complex text documents.
2. When it comes to complex spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel is the right tool.
3. The PowerPoint tool allows you to design screen presentations.
4. OneNote is a digital notebook. You can synchronize the notebooks you create on multiple devices thanks to integration with the Microsoft cloud system.
5. Outlook lets you manage your emails and appointments.
6. OneDrive is Microsoft's cloud storage service that lets you store documents and media files or synchronize them with each other across different computers.

In addition to the paid Office 365 software suite, Microsoft also offers Office Online as a standalone alternative. The online offering can be used free of charge via the browser by any user with a Microsoft account.

Microsoft Office: Alternatives - these are your options

If you are looking for an alternative to Microsoft Office 365, you have numerous free and comprehensive software packages to choose from, such as LibreOffice or OpenOffice. Google also offers a free Office package, but like Office Online, it can only be used via the browser.