I need an excel/word type program,

without havbing to spend the $$$$ that microsoft want to put it in my Windows 10 os that i have

on my new (to me) laptop...it is a dell Latitude 7300/////thankds all.....been on here forever but

haven't needed to ask for anything helpwise....I've used excel and word forever...old fart of 84 years

so must be a easy to use software....thanks.....don 

Edited by hamluis, 31 January 2024 - 12:11 PM.
Moved from W10 to Bus Apps - Hamluis.

MS 365 paid - comes with OneDrive storage, if you're into that.
https://www.office.com/

Free MS 365 on the web:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/free-office-online-for-the-web

Alternatives:
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-microsoft-office-alternative

Standalone MS Office 2019 or 2021 licenses are occasionally still available from online vendors, such as StackSocial. Research & shop carefully to avoid being scammed.
Note: Support for these standalone versions will end in a few years, but that you will still be able to use them.

It all boils down to your budget, computing practices, need for interoperability, & features.

In that link listing the alternatives to Microsoft Office I would avoid WPS office and stick to either Libre Office or Free Office

 

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackwood-hackers-hijack-wps-office-update-to-install-malware/

Also:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/offer/deals/get-an-extra-10-off-the-already-discounted-microsoft-office-2019-professional/

But;

https://endoflife.date/office

In that link listing the alternatives to Microsoft Office I would avoid WPS office and stick to either Libre Office or Free Office
 
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackwood-hackers-hijack-wps-office-update-to-install-malware/

Yikes!
Thanks for that!

Thanks for this info....will check outt these and see if my brain cells are still able to work!!!  

You're most welcome!

Another vote for John's suggestion: I've been using Softmaker Free Office for years. It's a complete office suite, and you can save your project as MS Office Word or Excel format if you want. Works same as MS office.

[EDIT]: hover your mouse over the tiny German flag icon on the extreme right and translate to English.

Edited by ranchhand_, 31 January 2024 - 02:36 PM.

I don't think any of them will crossover with MS Excel will they?  I like Libre the Best, but if you are doing Excel, get yourself a free copy of Office XP, 2003 or something similar and use/install the 2007 converter.

Hi Ranchand !!! LOng time no see!!!  and thanks for your input!!1 ..don   

I wnt ahead and just now loaded that Free Office on my laptop Ranchand....now I will have

to learn the thing LOL@@!!!! Thanks all for the help.l.......don

Nice seeing you too, Hawk. I hope Free Office works for you ok.