Microsoft Word for Mac is available in the Mac App Store, both as a stand-alone app and as part of the Microsoft 365 bundle, but both options require an Microsoft 365 subscription. The easiest way to install Word on a Mac is to download it from the App Store.

Is Microsoft Word free for Mac?

Is Microsoft Word for Mac free? No. ... All you need is a free Microsoft account. The catch is that the MS Word online version is not as advanced as its desktop counterpart, but it's still good enough for all the basic work with documents and for writing something on your own.

Can I download Microsoft Word for Mac?

The easiest way to get Microsoft Word installed on your computer is through a Mac App Store download. You'll still need a Microsoft 365 subscription, however, to activate the app. Downloading the Microsoft 365 app includes four of the supported apps. Besides Word, there's Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.