Free Alternatives to Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
Overview
| Some courses require tools such as Microsoft Excel. Enlightium does not provide these resources for students, so families have a few options: Order Microsoft Office and look for student discounts. Student ID cards are available from Enlightium, which may aid in students receiving a discount. Use free and legal alternatives such as: Google Sheets and Docs, which are available with a Gmail account Pros: Easy to use. Works with all computers, laptops, and tablets Offline access is available. Document modifications are tracked and can be reverted back to an older version.
Cons
Apache OpenOffice - Microsoft Office Online, a free browser-based version of Microsoft Office.
- Pros:
Free access to Word Online, Excel Online, and Powerpoint Online Collaborative editing Works will all computers, laptops, and tablets.
- Cons:
- Limited editing features.
- Can only be used with an Internet connection.
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