How do you buy the launch version "Microsoft Office 2021"?What kind of license?
On October 5, Microsoft launched Microsoft Office 2021 for consumer permanent license office suite.
In this article, we summarize the purchase method, license type, and assumed sales price in Japan.
永続ライセンス版はどうやって購入する?How to purchase Office 2021
There are three ways to buy Office 2021 in Japan.Be careful as Internet connection is required for installation and license authentication in each method.
店頭で「POSAカード」を購入
Purchase the "POSA card" ( * 1) sold at electronics retailers and PC shops, and download the app in the method described there.
Recommended for those who do not have a credit card or those who want to buy a license for cash.
( * 1) Prepaid card that will not be effective unless the payment of the price is confirmed
Webサイトで「オンライン版」を購入
You can purchase licenses online on Microsoft Store and some web shopping sites (such as Amazon).After purchasing the license, you can move to download / install the app as it is.
Recommended for those who are troublesome to go to the store or want to value resources.
Office Home & Business 2021のPOSAカード(左)と、オンライン版のアイコン(右)プリインストールPCを購入
Some of the "OFFICE Suite), which can use multiple Office apps, include a set license with the PC itself, a so -called" pre -installed (PIPC) version ".
In general, the pre -installed version is more affordable than the POSA card / online version.If it is clear to use a permanent license version of the new PC, it is more important to buy a PC that comes with a pre -installed license.
Precautions of the pre -installed version
The pre -installed Office is a license to the included PC.It cannot be used except for the attached PC.Sign -in (login) to the Microsoft account is required when licensing authentication.
The POSA card / online version will be able to use up to two Windows PCs or Macs to users (users).Also, a Microsoft account is not required for license authentication.
Lineup of integrated products (Office Suite)
The lineup of integrated products that can use multiple apps that make up Microsoft Office is as follows.
Meaning of symbols
( * 2) There is no POSA version ( * 3) Academic version is a license for students and teachers.It is necessary to present the identification documents specified by Microsoft (student notebook, student card, teacher's card, etc.) specified by Microsoft (in the case of downloaded, please check the purchase qualification by specifying the sales site).
日本におけるOffice 2021の統合製品一覧(出典:日本マイクロソフト)App -only lineup
If you want to obtain the perpetual license of the app that makes an Office as a single item, you can purchase it online.The license that can be purchased separately is as follows.
At the time of the article, the POSA card version of Visio and Project has not been released (scheduled for October 15).
日本におけるOffice 2021の単体製品一覧(出典:日本マイクロソフト)Microsoft 365 also has "POSA card version" and "online version"
I guess some readers use a permanent license version Office because they do not have a credit card.However, there is also a POSA card version in the paid subscription service "Microsoft 365".If you purchase a POSA card at a consumer electronics retailer, you can use Microsoft 365 without a credit card.
In addition, Microsoft 365 also has an online version.You may think, "What is the difference from making a contract directly on a Microsoft website?", But some web shopping sites have a great merit that you can purchase them with a payment method other than credit cards (including point payments).
There are two types of POSA cards / online versions: "Microsoft 365 Personal" for individuals and "Microsoft 365 Business Standard" for small and medium -sized enterprises / sole proprietors.In each case, the standard is 12 months (one year) license, and for the first month it supports a free trial.
The applications and services that can be used for each license are as follows.
The number of devices that can install Office apps is unlimited ( * 4) in the Personal license ( * 4), 5 on PC / Mac, 5 mobile devices (smartphones), and 5 tablets.
( * 4) Up to 5 units that can be signed in at the same time
Microsoft 365 Personal/Business Standardには、POSAカード版とオンライン版の12カ月ライセンスもあるPCやタブレット購入時には「15カ月ライセンス」もチェック!
The POSA card / online version of the Microsoft 365 Personal also offers a “15 months (1 year and 3 months) version” that can be purchased simultaneously when purchasing a PC / tablet.If you are thinking of purchasing a new PC or tablet, check if you are dealing with a 15 -month license at the destination.