Though Word Online boasts enough features for casual users, it is not the full version of Word by any means. It wasn’t until 2010 that Microsoft finally launched Word Online as part of its Microsoft 365 package. So if you install Word on your desktop, you’ll need to bump up your plan to get a copy for your laptop, which can get pricey. Once you purchase this suite, you can only install Word on a select number of computers, depending on the plan level you choose. It comes as part of the Microsoft 365 package (formerly called Office 365), which includes other programs like Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access. You cannot purchase Microsoft Word as a standalone program. How to use and access Microsoft Word and Google Docs
