Microsoft Office

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/microsoft-office

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the initial release date?Announced August 1, 1988
2. What is the core applications in first version?Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint
3. Why do people use Microsoft Office?People use it in school, work, and government to make documents, spreadsheets, and slides quickly and share them easily.
4. How can I get Microsoft Office?You can buy a one‑time version like Office 2024, or use the subscription called Microsoft 365 that gives you the newest features all the time.

Office Suite: An integrated collection of software applications designed for productivity, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Perpetual License: A license that grants ownership of a specific software version indefinitely, without ongoing fees.
Subscription Model (SaaS): A service-based model where users pay recurring fees for access to software and updates, often including cloud services.
VBA (Visual Basic for Applications): A programming language embedded within Microsoft Office applications to automate tasks and create custom functionalities.