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hb 40

hi,

If i buy the $3 dollar plan, will i still be able to use my microsoft word and account on both of my devices such as my iphone and my laptop?

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Suzanne S Barnhill 276.3K MVP Volunteer Moderator

Microsoft 365 Basic is a personal, budget-friendly subscription ($1.99/month) offering 100 GB of OneDrive cloud storage, ad-free Outlook email, and access to web/mobile versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It includes ransomware protection for files and expert support. It does not include desktop versions of Office apps. Because it uses only the web/mobile versions (not desktop apps), it can be used on as many devices as desired; you just have to sign into your Microsoft account.

Charles Kenyon 164.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2026-02-20T19:30:32.3066667+00:00

You can use it through a browser on your computer. You are then using the online apps, not the desktop applications. The online apps do not have the same features but can use the same files. https://addbalance.com/word/download.htm#MicrosoftWordPrograms

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Quinn.HP 7,865 Independent Advisor

Hello, I'm Quinn and here to help!

If the $3 plan is an official Microsoft 365 subscription, you can sign in with the same Microsoft account and use Microsoft Word on both your iPhone and your laptop. A Microsoft 365 subscription allows one user to install and stay signed in across multiple devices. However, To give you a better answer, could you please confirm the exact name of the subscription you’re referring to?

hb 40 Reputation points

2026-02-20T12:32:20.11+00:00

Microsoft 365 Basic

AU$3.00**/month at renewal**
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Quinn.HP 7,865 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-02-20T13:07:34.2133333+00:00

Hi!

Thanks for clarifying! Yes, with the Microsoft 365 Basic plan, you can sign in to your Microsoft account and use Word on both your iPhone and your laptop. However, access is limited to the web and mobile versions with basic features only. If you want the full desktop Word experience, you’d need Microsoft 365 Personal or Family.
hb 40 Reputation points

2026-02-20T13:10:43.7033333+00:00

Hi sorry does that mean I wouldn’t be able to use the app and instead can only use the web version?
Stefan Blom 334.9K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2026-02-20T13:15:42.1533333+00:00

365 Basic does not include the desktop apps, so you can't install Office on a PC (or Mac). See Suzanne's Answer.

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EmilyS_726 14,780 Volunteer Moderator

Instead of referencing the price, can you please share the plan's full name instead?

hb 40 Reputation points

2026-02-20T12:32:52.26+00:00

Microsoft 365 Basic

AU$3.00**/month at renewal**

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