Free ad-supported version of Microsoft Office is available but the company warns it's only a test and there's no plan for a launch.

Microsoft has made available a subscription-free version of its Office 2016. Users can now buy Office 2016 for Macs and Windows PCs as a one-time purchase.

We tried the ad-supported free desktop versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Hey Microsoft, the intention is neat, but just don’t launch this mess.