Which basically rules out any iPad Pro (unless you have one of the older models with a 9.7in display).
#Can you run microsoft office on ipad pro for free#
The problem arises if you have an iPad Pro or the new iPad 10.2in (2019), because Microsoft only offers Word, Excel and PowerPoint (and Outlook) for free on devices that are less than 10.1in. Office is now available on iPad: Were combining the Word, Excel, and. How to get Microsoft Office for iPad Pro. Before you get too excited, note that Visio for iPad is only for viewing, searching and sharing Visio. The release means that users of the Apple tablet will now be able to access Word, Excel, and PowerPoint combined in one app. Previously it was only available if you were a member of the Microsoft iPad Insider Program but Microsoft has now released it for anyone to download. If you’re buying an Apple Pencil, check the exact iPad model you have and which Pencil (first or second gen) is compatible. Visio for iPad is now publicly available from the App Store. The earlier ‘first generation’ Pencil is $99. This is quite unfortunate considering that there are. We were dubious about the ink and drawing features in Office until we used them with an Apple Pencil on an iPad.īut boy is it expensive at US$129 for the second-generation model. It is only with a 99 yearly Office 365 subscription that you can use the complete Office suite on iPad. The Apple Pencil is great for digital ink in the Office apps. IPad Air (fourth generation) is quite large, 10.9” is way over the Microsoft 365 limit.Īll new iPads are over 10.1” (iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro) except for the iPad Mini (7.9”). The Microsoft Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Office) require a Microsoft 365 subscription to work for any device with a screen over 10.1” USB-C cables are widely available and should be cheaper. USB-C connector instead of Apple proprietary Lightning sockets.