{
  "id": 3930061,
  "title": "Until Sept. 1, you can get Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for life for $30",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/until-sept-1-you-can-get-word-excel-and-powerpoint-for-life-for-30",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-28T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/aug-28-microsoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows-lifetime-license"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starting September 1, Microsoft has made its Office suite available for a one-time lifetime purchase of $29.97, down from the usual annual subscription price of $219.99. This deal allows users to obtain Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft apps without the need for a recurring subscription. This lifetime license includes the full suite of Microsoft Office applications, as well as Outlook, Teams, OneNote, Publisher, and Access, providing users with a comprehensive suite of productivity tools. The version of Office included in this deal is a stable, one-time download for a single Windows PC, offering a clean and practical experience without the interruptions often found in the newer AI-integrated versions of Microsoft 365. Once purchased, the license is permanently yours, with instant access and free customer support. This offer is a great opportunity to eliminate the ongoing costs of basic productivity tools and transition to a one-time payment model, with the sale set to end on September 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT.",
  "summary": "Microsoft Office comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, and it's only $30 for life",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}