How to use Microsoft Office on Chromebooks for free

As you know, Chromebooks are different from regular Windows laptops and you cannot install Windows applications on them. So if you need to use Microsoft Office Suite on your Chromebook, you won't be able to install Microsoft Office software, but there are ways to fix that.

This is how you can run Microsoft Office on a Chromebook for free.

Through the Microsoft Office Android application

Most recent Chromebooks support Android apps, which means you can run Android apps on your Chromebook. This is currently the easiest method to run MS Office on Chromebooks. Just visit the Google Play Store and download the Office apps available for Chromebooks and Androids.

Follow these simple steps:

1. Open Google Play Store .

2. Click the search bar and enter the name of the Office program you need.

3. Select the program.

4. Click Install.

5. After the download is complete, open the application in Chrome launcher.

6. Log in to your existing Microsoft account. You can log in with a registered account for Office 365.

Use Microsoft Office online

Not all Chromebooks allow you to download Office apps. Using Microsoft Office Online makes this possible. Using this online version, you have access to edit and work as well as share Office files directly in the browser. The only condition is that you need an Internet connection before MS Office can work on Chromebooks.

Although this gives you an alternative to Google Drive, it's not really ideal. You can still enjoy Microsoft Office on Chromebooks even without the Google Play Store, but don't have access to all your favorite features on Mac or Windows.

So if your Chromebook doesn't support Android, there's no need to fret. This second method is the perfect choice for you. This is one of the great features you'll love when using MS Office on a Chromebook.

While Chromebooks are part of the Google ecosystem, you don't lose all your control into Google's hands. You should still have access to all your favorite apps. Here are some applications you may want to work online with Microsoft Office:

1. Excel online
2. OneDrive
3. OneNote online
4. Outlook.com
5. PowerPoint online
6. Microsoft sway
7. Word online

Using Microsoft Office for Chromebook is quite simple. You can run Android apps or online versions. Both will work fine, although there are some limitations.