Local-Only Microsoft Word?

Question

Let's say I bought a new PC. New, so running Windows 11. And let's say I wanted Microsoft Word, and thought that Libre Office wasn't good enough because reasons. And let's say I wanted Microsoft Word that lived on my PC, not off in the cloud somewhere - something I could still use even without an internet connection, and where all my files were local and stayed local.What was the last version of Word that was local-only? Can one still buy a new copy? If so, from where?

JohnFen · Accepted Answer

I know that Office 2016 runs locally. Later versions might, but I don't know for certain. You can't get 2016 new, of course, but a quick eBay search turned up a number of new old stock copies. It looks like they're going for around $60.

stop50 · Answer

2003 maybe.

Rotundo · Answer

Microsoft Word 2024, part of Office 2024.One-time purchase, or via subscription:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/get-started-wi...