PC Tutor Tips - enhancing knowledge for effective PC use. In This Post: What Are My Options for Microsoft Office for a New PC Every so often, I encounter PC users with newly purchased PCs, either laptop or desktop, who are unsure of what to do as they suddenly realise they do not have fully functional versions of Word, Excel or PowerPoint - the basic Microsoft Office applications - on their new machine. Many suddenly realise that they will be faced with on-going charges for Office 365 subscription, something they have neither budgeted for nor are prepared to pay for. Perhaps, it is soothing to know that there are other options after all. There are several other Office products that could be used. It only takes an awareness of them to decide how to proceed with a purchase. Those on a low budget can purchase Office Professional products, which are based on a one-off charge, but without the benefit of on-going updates. Users in developing countries, students and professionals on...