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There's finally a way to get new versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without a subscription

TL;DR: Replace Microsoft 365 with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office 2024, now on sale for $129.97. The thing about software subscriptions is you're stuck paying for something you'll never ...
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How to type Text over a Line in Word without moving it

Have you tried to type over a line in Microsoft Word, but the text does not stay on the line but keeps on moving and creating space? Are you wondering how to get the text on the line without the line ...

Visualize and share your data with MS Visio — just $15 for life

Diagramming doesn’t have to be complicated—or expensive. For a limited time, you can grab a lifetime license to Microsoft ...
Windows Report

Microsoft Updates Default Red in Office Apps to Meet Accessibility Standards

Microsoft tweaks the default red in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote to meet accessibility standards and improve ...

You no longer need a subscription to get Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

TL;DR: Replace your Microsoft 365 subscription with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business on sale for $169.97. Microsoft 365 is $99.99 per year, at minimum. A more affordable ...
eLife

Peer reviewers altered their recommendation based on whether they were cited or wanted to be cited. A matched study of open peer review at four journals

Peer reviewers judge the validity and quality of new research. These judgements would ideally be impartial, but some reviewers may give a more favourable review if they are cited in the article ...