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Does Microsoft 365 Business Basic include the desktop Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
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What’s the difference between Microsoft 365 Business Basic vs Standard?
Hi,
I've take over a small company using Office 365. right now each user have a Microsoft 365 Apps for business + Exchange (Plan 1).
I don't understand why they choose these 2 licences over Microsoft 365 Business Standard ?
Except for the email and Microsoft Teams, what is the difference between Microsoft 365 Apps for business and Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Dear respected Lyndon LeMoire,
Good day! Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community. We are happy to help you.
As per your description, the Microsoft Business Basic subscription typically includes the online versions of the Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), but does not include the desktop versions of these apps. If you previously had desktop apps installed on your Mac through a university-provided subscription, once that subscription expires or is no longer active, you typically would not be able to use the previously downloaded desktop apps with a Business Basic license.
To continue using the desktop versions of the apps, you would need a subscription that covers the desktop apps, such as Microsoft 365 Business Standard or a standalone Office suite purchase. With Business Basic, you can still use the online versions of the apps.
In short, with Business Basic, you can only use the web. To continue using the desktop apps, you'd need a subscription that includes the desktop versions of Office apps.
Appreciate your patience and understanding and thank you for your time and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Waqas Muhammad
Hi respected Lyndon LeMoire,
I'm writing a follow up this case, and I haven’t received any information from you, may I know have you checked above reply? Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.
Have a good day and stay safe
Sincerely,
Waqas Muhammad
I really tried Googling it, but it only redirects me to the same seller-lingo which tells everything and the contrary of everything. Also every license name has been reshuffled recently, so most articles about O365 licensing are obsolete by today.
Anybody using Business BASIC licenses? Are you allowed to use the DESKTOP version of Outlook, or are you stuck to the Web/Mobile version?
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Use Microsoft 365 apps for the web, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.