Buying Microsoft Word has changed quite a bit over the years. Depending on whether you want a one-time purchase or a subscription, here are the best ways to get it: 1.

: You can actually use a simplified version of Word for free in your browser at Office.com if you have a Microsoft account.

Believe it or not, you can still buy just Word by itself if you don't need the rest of the Office suite.

: Available on the Microsoft Store. It's a one-time purchase for a single device.