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Microsoft aims to change the way users pay for the Office suite. Instead of a one-time payment for lifetime use, the tech giant wants users to pay monthly or annually to continue using the software.
In addition, the company provides Office 365 subscription plans for users. Essentially, Office 365 is not cloud-based software; the applications are still installed on your computer or Mac, and files are stored locally even if users choose to store them on cloud services.
What happens to these files if your Office 365 subscription expires or you stop paying? To find the answer, read on in this article by Mytour.
What happens if your Office 365 subscription expires?
In the event that your Office 365 subscription expires or you cancel it, Microsoft does not remove the Office software from your computer. Instead, you can still open and view documents in the software but cannot make any changes or edits.
Furthermore, if you intentionally continue using expired Office 365, you will encounter the following issues:
1. When clicking on an Office document, the file will not open immediately but a window like the one below will appear on the screen. To view the file, click on the button at the bottom corner.
2. Although the files are open, all editing buttons are disabled and not functional. However, you can use keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste content into another document.
3. Since the software is still installed, you can click on the icon. However, the software will not open but only loads on the menu/dock.
4. Right-clicking on the application on the menu bar will display options on the screen to view the file.
Here, Mytour has just answered your question about what happens if your Office 365 subscription expires. Essentially, you can renew your subscription anytime, and the applications will automatically update to the latest version and resume normal operation. If you don't have an account yet, you can sign up for Office 365 and create an Office 365 account here.
Furthermore, if you have any questions or need further clarification, you can leave your comments below the article.
