Sites like StackSocial , Groupon , or Woot often sell "Microsoft Office Professional 2021" for $30–$50.

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Ensure the seller is reputable. These are typically "Volume Licenses" being resold. They are legal but usually tied to the specific computer where you first install them. ☁️ 5. Use the Web Version (100% Free)

If you hate subscriptions, you can buy a standalone "Lifetime" license for Microsoft Office (which includes Word).

Microsoft can—and does—deactivate keys that violate their terms of service, leaving you with a locked program and no refund.