Initially of a brand new yr, self-improvement is prime of thoughts. All of us aspire to make a much bigger distinction on this planet and turn into a greater model of ourselves: higher college students, dad and mom, writers, cooks, athletes, and so forth. That’s why we’re excited to share particulars about how Microsoft 365 is getting higher with lower-cost membership choices and less complicated experiences that make it simpler than ever to attain your objectives.

Microsoft 365 Fundamental: Reasonably priced peace of thoughts for everybody

As we speak, we’re introducing Microsoft 365 Fundamental, the most recent option to get began with Microsoft 365. With Microsoft 365 Fundamental, we’re making premium subscription advantages accessible to much more individuals at an ideal worth. Initially, Microsoft 365 Fundamental will embody important peace of thoughts advantages like 100 gigabytes (GB) of cloud storage, ad-free and safe electronic mail with Outlook, and entry to assist consultants for assist with Microsoft 365 and Home windows 11. And we plan to make Microsoft 365 Fundamental even higher with superior security measures like ransomware restoration and password-protected sharing hyperlinks in OneDrive later in 2023. Microsoft 365 Fundamental will value solely USD1.99 monthly or USD19.99 per yr and be accessible worldwide on January 30, 2023, by means of Microsoft’s web site and from the OneDrive and Outlook apps.¹ Present OneDrive 100 GB subscribers can even routinely transition to Microsoft 365 Fundamental on January 30, 2023. Whereas most options will probably be accessible worldwide on that day, the superior security measures in OneDrive will turn into accessible to Microsoft 365 Fundamental subscribers later within the yr. Study extra in regards to the Microsoft 365 Fundamental plan.

Do you know you may already get began with Microsoft 365 free of charge? All you want is a Microsoft account. Simply sign up to Microsoft 365 to get entry to free web-based variations of Phrase, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, OneDrive, Clipchamp, and extra, plus 5 GB of free cloud storage. The free model of Microsoft 365 has rather a lot to supply, however in case you outgrow it, it’s simple to improve to a Microsoft 365 subscription to unlock extra options, additional storage, and superior safety.

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Microsoft 365 app: Coming quickly on Home windows and cellular

Subsequent, we’re sharing updates on the Microsoft 365 app, the brand new house on your favourite apps and content material, which we introduced final October 2022. That is the place we’ve given the Workplace app a brand new look, new title, and new icon by turning Workplace.com, the Workplace cellular app, and the Workplace app for Home windows into the brand new Microsoft 365 app with much more capabilities.

With the Microsoft 365 app, you may shortly entry apps like Phrase, Excel, PowerPoint, and extra in a single place throughout any system. Begin a brand new file with a easy click on or choose one of many really helpful templates. To maintain observe of your duties, get sensible suggestions to know what wants your consideration subsequent and choose up the place you left off throughout gadgets on desktop, net, or cellular app.

We’re joyful to announce that the Microsoft 365 app is now typically accessible on the internet at Microsoft 365.com and will probably be accessible on Home windows and cellular on each Google Play and the Apple App Retailer later in January 2023.

Microsoft storage: An easier strategy to your cloud storage quota

Low on storage? No downside. Beginning February 1, 2023, you may simply view, handle, and improve your cloud storage throughout your gadgets with peace of thoughts understanding your photographs and recordsdata are protected. With this replace, you get a simplified overview of your storage utilization throughout Microsoft 365, together with OneDrive, Outlook, and extra. Out of your Microsoft account, Home windows settings, or app settings it is possible for you to to simply handle and improve your storage wherever you’re.

10 years of Microsoft 365: Unbelievable new worth, identical nice worth

Lastly, on January 29, 2023, we’ll have fun 10 years of Microsoft 365 for people and households. Our unique subscription plan, Workplace 365 Residence Premium, solely included the Workplace desktop apps for Home windows and Mac plus a now modest 20 GB of cloud storage. The world has modified rather a lot during the last 10 years, so we continued our personal journey of self-improvement by including new options and advantages that will help you sustain with the altering instances. We launched highly effective cellular variations of our apps, designed to benefit from contact enter and high-resolution cameras. We elevated the storage quota to 1 terabyte (TB) to maintain up with richer paperwork and ever-growing libraries of photographs and movies. As on-line threats grew in scale and class, we added superior security measures like ransomware restoration in OneDrive and anti-phishing in Outlook.

In 2020, we modified the title to Microsoft 365 to make room for our subsequent technology of cloud- and AI-powered apps and options. Microsoft Household Security helps shield those you like with digital security options. Microsoft Defender helps shield your knowledge and gadgets from malware. Clipchamp makes use of cutting-edge know-how that will help you create gorgeous movies in a flash. And by harnessing the facility of AI, we’ve reworked our most well-known apps. In Phrase, we added options like dictation and Microsoft Editor that will help you write sooner and higher. In PowerPoint, we added speaker coach and captions and subtitles that will help you ship well-practiced and inclusive displays. In Excel, we added really helpful charts and new capabilities that will help you construct the very best price range or funding tracker. And throughout all these apps, we’ve expanded our library of inventory photographs, icons, movies, fonts, templates, and extra to make sure you may get began shortly and put your greatest foot ahead.

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Enhance productiveness with Microsoft Groups, Phrase, Excel, PowerPoint, and extra—multi functional place.

Though, one factor hasn’t modified during the last 10 years: the value. Microsoft 365 Private and Household nonetheless value solely USD6.99 and USD9.99 monthly, respectively.¹ With Microsoft 365 Fundamental at USD1.99 monthly and the free model of Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 is an unbelievable deal for everybody.¹

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¹Pricing is correct as of January 2023. For extra pricing data, or to buy Microsoft 365, see right here.”