![]() Good on Microsoft for taking steps in that direction. Instead, you’ll buy the device that is best for you and all your work, apps, and files can come along for the ride. Not every Microsoft Office app works in a browser. The more we see large companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple embrace the growing viability of apps not only built on the web, but delivered via the web, the closer we get to a future where software isn’t tied down to a specific set of devices. The workaround involves using Office Online apps to create and edit Office files in the Chrome OS browser. ![]() The web is powerful and its reach is bigger than any single platform or operating system. I love that I can install an app from Microsoft on a Chromebook without the need of an app store or any other delivery mechanism. But none of these are the full versions, these all lack the more advanced features of e.g. For larger screens, you'll need a Microsoft subscription. If you want to get these programs on your Chromebook, you can use the Google Play Store to install all Microsoft Office products on your device. ![]() Basic editing can be done on small screens (less than 10.1'). 2Microsoft Office Online 3Send Office to Chromebook from your computer Google Play Store. What you can do is log on on to Office 365 and use the online apps (Word Online etc.) or download the Android apps. As far as I know, you can only install the Office Android apps on a Chromebook. Once downloaded you can simply log in with your Microsoft account and gain access to your cloud based files to use on your Chromebook, too. ![]() Oh, and it will open up in its own window as well, giving way to a more native app experience. It's not possible to get a full verion of MS Office on a Chromebook. Head to, sign in, and then you can install the app by hitting the plus sign in the right side of your URL bar or clicking Chrome’s 3-dot menu and selecting “Install Outlook.” In general, this won’t do much more than Outlook on the web did before, but installing the PWA will allow the app to be listed alongside your other apps and pinned to your tray.
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