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Compare Word 2010 and Word with Microsoft 365
Word in Microsoft 365
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Word in Microsoft 365
*included with Microsoft 365
Word 2010
Word 2010
Feature name | Word in Microsoft 365
*included with Microsoft 365 |
Word 2010 |
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Efficient files With XML-based file formats, documents are smaller, more robust, and integrate with more information systems and external data systems. |
Included |
Included |
Simplified menus The tabbed ribbon system streamlines menu commands, styles, and resources. |
Included |
Included |
Collaborate with anyone Easily share files and coauthor simultaneously. Always have the latest version backed up on OneDrive, with 1TB of secure cloud storage. |
Included |
Not included |
Take Word on the go Review and edit documents from anywhere with the Office mobile apps. Enjoy a familiar user experience on iOS®, Android™, and Windows mobile devices.1 |
Included |
Not included |
Advanced research features Built in tools like Smart Lookup and Researcher let you find contextual information from the web without leaving your document. |
Included |
Not included |
Language assistance tools In-app translation of over 60 languages empowers communication and, the Read Aloud feature helps improve accessibility and reading skills. |
Included |
Not included |
Write your best resume Word automatically pulls in industry keywords and relevant job descriptions from LinkedIn to help you craft a more compelling resume. |
Included |
Not included |
Always up to date Always have the latest Office apps, features, and services. |
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Not included |
Top Questions
Office 2010 includes applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. They’re available as a one-time purchase for use on a single PC.
If you have an active Microsoft 365 Family subscription, you can share it with up to five members of your household (six total). Each household member you share your subscription with can use any of your available installs on their PCs, Macs, iPads, Android tablets, Windows tablets, iPhones® or Android phones, get an additional 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and manage their own installs from www.office.com/myaccount.
A Microsoft 365 subscription unlocks the most up-to-date premium version of Word on all your devices. Previous versions include Word 2013, Word 2010, and Word 2007.
1. Availability of mobile apps varies by country/region.
2. Availability of Skype minutes varies by country/region. Learn more.