Their installation requirements are a hindrance to use
November 07, 2019
Their installation requirements are a hindrance to use
Score 3 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Office 2016
I only use Word and Excel. Word is used for document creation. Some of that, in particular, requires a working tables function which does not work in open office which I now otherwise prefer. Excel is used for many functions, timesheet creation, records or jobs, expense records, random math needs. It is reliable. I used Office 2000 for many years, and I prefer it. It was much easier to use than Office 2016. A Windows 10 update broke it so I had to find this. I despise Microsoft requiring a Microsoft account to install it; I bought 2 copies, intending to use both, but one machine on which I wanted to use it has no internet connection and never will. Microsoft's software as a service does not fit my needs as a mostly retired, 70-year-old technical support specialist.
- The Word tables function allows proper pasting of data pasted from Windaq. Otherwise, it is much harder to use than earlier versions.
- Otherwise, I think it does nothing particularly well and except for that need, wouldn't use it.
- Be available for sale.
- Be installable without a Microsoft account.
- Be installable from a local storage device without an internet connection.
- None - I wasted money for nothing except Windows 10 compatibility.
Do you think Microsoft Office 2016 (discontinued) delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Microsoft Office 2016 (discontinued)'s feature set?
Yes
Did Microsoft Office 2016 (discontinued) live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Microsoft Office 2016 (discontinued) go as expected?
No
Would you buy Microsoft Office 2016 (discontinued) again?
No