As a large technology company, Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services, spanning multiple categories such as operating systems, productivity tools, gaming, cloud computing, business software, hardware, and more. Here is a list of some of the most well-known products offered by Microsoft:
- Windows Operating System
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Microsoft Surface Devices
- Xbox Gaming Consoles
- Microsoft Teams (Collaboration and Communication Platform)
- Microsoft Edge (Web Browser)
- Microsoft Dynamics (Business Software)
- Microsoft Power Platform (Low-code app development)
- Microsoft Azure (Cloud Computing Platform)
- LinkedIn (Professional Networking Site)
- Bing (Search Engine)
- Microsoft 365 (Subscription-based Productivity Service)
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Business Software)
- Visual Studio (Integrated Development Environment)
- Microsoft Power BI (Business Intelligence Service)
- Microsoft SharePoint (Collaboration and Content Management)
- Microsoft PowerApps (Low-code app development)
- Microsoft Forms (Survey and Form Creation)
- Microsoft Stream (Enterprise Video Service)
- Microsoft Planner (Task Management)
This is not an exhaustive list, and Microsoft continues to release new products and services regularly.
Frequently asked questions
- | What is Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365 is the productivity cloud designed to help each of us achieve what matters, in our work and life, with best-in-class Office apps, intelligent cloud services, and advanced security.
- Where business plan names have changed, has the product or price changed?
There are no price or feature changes for small and medium business plans. The same plans are available and only the plan names have been updated.
- How many devices can I install Office apps on if I have a Microsoft 365 business plan?
Install Office apps on up to five PCs or Macs, five tablets, and five mobile devices. Hybrid Windows devices, such as the Microsoft Surface Pro, count as either a PC or a tablet.
- What forms of payment can I use?
Pay with all major credit cards, and your subscription amount will appear on your credit card statement. For Microsoft 365 business plans, you have the option to receive an invoice and, depending on your choice of services, you’ll be billed monthly or annually. Receive an email message when your invoice is ready to be viewed and, if a purchase order number is entered when you buy your subscription, that number is included in your invoice.
- What\’s the difference between monthly, annual, and annual commitment payments?
To provide you with the greatest amount of flexibility, different payment options are available.
Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Apps for business, Business Standard, and Business Premium plans are available for monthly commitment payment or annual commitment payment.
- Monthly commitment payment: Pay month by month and cancel at any time.
- Annual commitment payment: Sign up for a one-year subscription and benefit from a discount for using this payment option. By default, your billing plan will be set to monthly billing. After your purchase, you can change your billing plan to annual billing within the Admin Portal.
The Microsoft 365 Enterprise and Office 365 Enterprise plans (including standalone plans such as Exchange Online) and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise are available for annual commitment payment.
- Annual commitment payment: Sign up for a one-year subscription and choose to pay monthly or for the entire year at the time you sign up.
- Can I convert my trial to a paid subscription and retain all my settings and files?
Yes. If you purchase Microsoft 365 licenses for the accounts you create during your free trial, the information and configuration for these users\’ accounts will remain intact. Once your free trial expires, you’ll have an additional 30 days to purchase Microsoft 365 before your account information is erased. Once your trial account information has been erased, it can’t be retrieved.Does Microsoft 365 work when I\’m not connected to the internet?
The Office apps that you install on your PC or Mac—such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook—are available to you when you’re not online.
With OneDrive in Microsoft 365, get file storage that you can access when you’re offline. When you make changes while offline, they’ll be synced to OneDrive and across the rest of your devices when you reconnect.
With Outlook, read emails already delivered to your inbox, or draft new emails and meeting requests. Your inbox and outbox will sync across the rest of your devices when you reconnect.
- What happens to my data if I cancel my subscription?
Your data is yours. If you decide to cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription, you can download your data—for example, your email and documents on team sites—and save it to another location. You should save your data before you cancel. After you cancel your subscription, data associated with your Microsoft 365 account will be available to your administrator(s) in a limited function account for 90 days.Where can I find more answers to frequently asked questions?
Find more answers to frequently asked questions on our Microsoft 365 for business FAQ page.
- What is Microsoft Defender for Business?
Microsoft Defender for Business is an endpoint security solution designed to help businesses with up to 300 employees. It helps protect against cybersecurity threats, including malware and ransomware, in an easy-to-use, cost-effective package. Microsoft Defender for Business is included with Microsoft 365 Business Premium and is available as a standalone product. Learn more.
- How many users can I host for online meetings and video calls using Microsoft Teams?
With Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Microsoft 365 Business Premium, and Microsoft Apps for Business plans, you can host online meetings and video calls for up to 300 people using Microsoft Teams.
With Microsoft 365 E3/E5, Microsoft 365 A3/A5, and Microsoft 365 Government G3/G5 plans, this limit increases up to 1,000 people. Learn more.For IT providers, what are the options to manage more than one customer at a time?
IT service providers can use Microsoft 365 Lighthouse to secure their Business Premium customers at scale. Learn more.Why are we updating pricing for Microsoft 365?
Learn more about Microsoft 365 price update.
1. Once your paid subscription begins, cancelation policies vary based on your status as a new customer, product, and domain selections on Microsoft. Learn more. Cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription any time by going to the Microsoft 365 admin center. When a subscription is canceled, all associated data will be deleted. Learn more about data retention, deletion, and destruction in Microsoft 365.
2. Cancel your free trial any time to stop future charges. After your 1-month free trial, you will be charged the applicable subscription fee. Credit card required.
3. This plan works with Office 2021, Office 2019, Office 2016, Office 2013, and Office 2011 for Mac. Previous versions of Office, such as Office 2010 and Office 2007 may work with Microsoft 365 with reduced functionality. This compatibility with Office does not include the Office 365 F3 plans.
4. Exchange and SharePoint are domain versions only.
5. For HD calling, compatible HD hardware and broadband connection with at least 4 Mbps required.
6. Compatible with Windows 10 or later. For complete requirements for PC and Mac see system requirements.
7. iOS and Android require separate app download. Availability of mobile apps varies by country/region.
8. Availability of Audio Conferencing and Calling plans varies by country/region. See countries and regions that are supported for more information.
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