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Microsoft Works vs Office Online

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Works and Office Online. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Works

Microsoft Works

Office & Productivity

Microsoft Works is an office suite software that was developed by Microsoft. It includes applications for word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and other tasks. Works was designed to be lightweight and easy to use for basic home and small business tasks.

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Office Online

Office Online

Office & Productivity

Office Online is a web-based version of Microsoft Office that allows users to view, edit, and share Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote files using a web browser. It offers limited functionality compared to the desktop Office suite but is free to use.

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