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For a while now, Chromebooks have been gaining traction. These are computers that include a Google operating system, Chrome OS. They are fluid and have great compatibility with Google services, but with many limitations if we compare it with a computer with Windows or MacOS. Thanks to the integration of the Google app store, many applications can be used on this system. This time, it's Microsoft's turn, with one of its best services.Microsoft office apps are now available for Chromebooks and we'll tell you how you can use them.
Many Chromebook users have complained about the zero implementation of Office on these computers, the only way we had until now to write documents, Excel or create a slideshow was Google Docs. It's not a bad service, but it doesn't offer the features that Office does, as well as compatibility with most people who use Word, Excel etc. As we have been able to read in Android Police, Microsoft has not ruled on the availability of its service on Chromebooks, we do not have a list of compatible devices or relevant information. But It has been tested on several models of these devices and almost all of them work with Office.
How to install and use Office on your Chromebook
We can have Microsoft Word, Excel or Power Point on our device. An essential requirement is to have a Chromebook larger than 10.1 inches. If we meet this requirement, we will only have to go to Google Play and search for the application. We can download it for free as a normal app. Once downloaded and installed, it will ask us to log in with a Microsoft account to be able to use these three services. If we don't have an account, we can create one for free. We can use these three services for free, but with limited features. Most importantly, you don't need a subscription to create and edit documents, as well as change some adjustments. On the other hand, if we want to extend Office 365 Home, personal, professional, etc., we will have to create an additional paid subscription. You can download here Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power Point.
There's no doubt that the integration of Office on Chromebooks is good news. It is a decisive point when buying one of these devices. With Office, ChromeOS becomes more than just an operating system for Google services
