Is the microsoft trial version exactly like the purchased version?

Tracy Louis-Marie 1 Reputation point
2022-04-18T20:43:57.49+00:00

In the trial version I do not have "side by side" view like in the purchased version.

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  1. Charles Kenyon 2,566 Reputation points
    2022-04-18T21:30:56.87+00:00

    Yes, it is the same if you are talking about Microsoft 365, which is the trial version with which I am familiar. The difference is that the ability to use the trial version expires at the end of the trial. The paid version continues working as long as you pay the subscription.

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  2. Tracy Louis-Marie 1 Reputation point
    2022-04-18T21:52:47.807+00:00

    The 365 trial version is missing some features that I enjoyed in my purchased Word and Excel version at my work. Does the trail version of 365 had limited features? Specifically the "view" menu is missing " view side by side".

  3. Emily Hua-MSFT 27,531 Reputation points
    2022-04-19T02:41:01.397+00:00

    Hi @Tracy Louis-Marie

    Can you tell us how did you install this trial version of Microsoft 365 Apps?
    Is Office currently in the valid trial period?

    Sometimes, because of the update channel of Microsoft 365 Apps, version name, or version number, etc., there will be differences in functionality.

    It's recommened to go to Options > Customize Ribbon , under "Customize the Ribbon:" on the far right, look for "Main Tabs" > "View" > "Windows", check whether there is "View Side by Side".
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    IF not, you can locate to "Choose commands from:", select " All Commands" and try to find "View Side by Side".
    Once you find it, you can click "New Group" and add it to the new group.

    IF you do not find "View Side by Side" as above steps, for better analysis, could you please take some screenshots and paste here?
    I would suggest you go to Word > Account > Product Information, check the Version Name and Version Numbet.
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    Thanks for your understandings.

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