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Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 | Classic Apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint | One-Time purchase for 1 PC/MAC | Instant Download

Platform : iOS, Windows, Android
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 5,384 ratings

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Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021
One-Time Purchase

Purchase options and add-ons

  • Essentials for productivity: Office Home and Student 2021.
  • Classic Office apps: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Compatible with Windows 11, Windows 10, MAC.
  • Ideal for students, perfect for home or school use.
  • No subscription required.
  • No upgrade option for future releases.
  • Consider Microsoft 365 for a comprehensive productivity solution.

Product details

  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.79 x 4.53 x 0.87 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 5, 2021
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Microsoft
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09H7GPR1G
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 5,384 ratings

Product Description

For students and families who want classic Office apps installed on one PC or Mac for use at home or school.


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Disclaimers

*Go to office.com/systemrequirements for compatible versions of Windows 10 and macOS and for other feature requirements.

1 Document must be saved and shared in OneDrive

2 The Microsoft Family Safety app is available for free. A Microsoft 365 Family subscription unlocks premium benefits.


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Customer reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
5,384 global ratings

Customers say

Customers have expressed negative opinions about the quality of the downloadable software. They mention that it's not feasible to run on a Mac. Customers also differ on ease of installation, performance, ease of downloading, and value.

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292 customers mention138 positive154 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that it was easy to install, download and set up was a breeze, and the program is easy to use. However, others say that it's a little confusing to install and the process is convoluted.

"...for instructions (useless) and Apple Support, the installation is still not complete...." Read more

"...The install worked without issues and all products are working as expected." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"...Easy to install, but it does require you link your Office apps to a Microsoft account (annoying). But otherwise it was easy peasy!" Read more

257 customers mention79 positive178 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the downloadable software. Some mention that it works quite well on their new computer, and even their PowerPoint animations worked flawlessly. However, others say that it's not working right yet, does not work like any Word program they have ever used, and does not support their older Mac laptop.

"...Nothing worked and on a forum, from all the people with the same problem unable to get anything to work, it was pretty obvious that nothing..." Read more

"...2 years on the Mac mini and an update to Sonoma, I am no longer able to use this product because there's a license problem on the one time purchase...." Read more

"...The install worked without issues and all products are working as expected." Read more

"...Unselecting all 3 caused the app the hang. Upon forcing the app down, starting, it hung again. Force the app down and restart...." Read more

178 customers mention57 positive121 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of downloading the software. Some mention that it downloaded easily and works great, while others say that it was difficult to download and the download said the file was invalid.

"...to install and run on your system drive, it slows down the response of the operating system...." Read more

"...and set up with Microsoft after purchasing this code does not download the MAC set program...." Read more

"...Now amazon knows more about me as well as Microsoft.Easy to buy and use still way to expensive and you have to hope you never need to..." Read more

"1st Review:I need a refund. This did not download after going carefully through the process. Microsoft would not complete it. (one star)..." Read more

169 customers mention75 positive94 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the downloadable software. Some mention that it's a great product for the money, a good deal for subscription-less office software, and a better alternative to the 365 subscription. However, others say that it is overpriced and not worth the money.

"...Easy to buy and use still way to expensive and you have to hope you never need to reinstall it." Read more

"Caught this item on sale at a great price! Immediately upon payment confirmation, product key was available for download...." Read more

"...This is so very disappointing and, even more, extremely maddening...." Read more

"...It's worth the extra time but not the easiest process if you are not tech-savy." Read more

87 customers mention20 positive67 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the downloadable software. They mention that it's not feasible to run on a Mac, the labels do not exist on the program, and the software was not longer activated. Additionally, customers also report issues with the instructions and the kludgy software.

"...No access to Microsoft AT ALL. Be warned! There is absolutely no way to install this software onto a Mac...." Read more

"...Easy to install, but it does require you link your Office apps to a Microsoft account (annoying). But otherwise it was easy peasy!" Read more

"...even though I worried over, IMHO, HP's sparse instructions, kludgy software, and an annoying and implacable website...." Read more

"...I recommend it as a the most versatile workhorse writing program since word perfect...." Read more

Purchase vs rental
4 Stars
Purchase vs rental
I was careful when I purchased Office so I wouldn't have the yearly rental fee. I had trouble installing it, and the tech put it in as 365. Now I'm locked out. I've tried calling and emailing. I need to be able to use Word right away. Where do I go now?
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