Office 365

[grahamsealby]

I'm presently using Word 10 for my manuscripts. I've been looking to upgrade to Word 16, but after reviewing W16  I can't find any substantial difference.  From a writer's standpoint is it worth paying for the upgrade?

[Brayon]

I'm still using Word 2007. MS still updates it on every update for Win10, so I see no reason to change. If I did, I would either use Google Docs, or OpenOffice.

[Mikiesboy]

i use 10 because it came with my laptop when i got it 8 years ago. It's fine for writing ... if i had to buy something new i'd likely go with the newer option.  But i'm not upgrading yet.

[FormerMember4]

Functionality wise they aren’t much different. The older is still getting updates. A personal opinion, the older has a better menu layout.

[grahamsealby]

Thanks y'all for getting back. You've confirmed my findings. It would cost $A100 / year  to upgrade and I'm not mad at money.

[DynoReads]

The big benefit to 365is the online storage and access from any browser. 365 has less functionality than the last version I used, think it might have been 2012. My work has 365, and I had to get a local copy for some of the things I do.

 

If you are a student you can get 365 much cheaper. Look into their education program.