Microsoft 365 Business Standard Features
Microsoft 365 Business Standard is a business productivity subscription that includes fully installed desktop, web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Microsoft applications. It also provides professional business email, 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage per user, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and additional productivity tools. Business Standard is designed for organizations that need both desktop Office applications and cloud-based collaboration services.
Microsoft Word
Create, edit and format professional documents using the fully installed desktop version, web version and supported mobile experience.
Microsoft Excel
Create spreadsheets, analyze data and collaborate using Excel across supported desktop, web and mobile platforms.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Create professional presentations with PowerPoint across desktop, web and mobile devices.
Microsoft Outlook
Manage business email, calendars, contacts and tasks from Outlook.
Microsoft Teams
Chat, call, meet and collaborate with your organization using Microsoft Teams. The current Teams version of Business Standard also supports online meetings and webinars.
OneDrive
Store, edit and share business files with 1 TB of cloud storage per user.
SharePoint
Create team sites and manage shared business content, files and information.
Microsoft Forms
Create surveys, polls and forms to collect information from employees and customers.
Planner and To Do
Organize tasks, projects and daily work using Microsoft's task-management tools.
Microsoft Bookings
Manage appointments and scheduling for customers and colleagues.
Microsoft Loop
Collaborate on projects and shared workspaces with Microsoft Loop.
Microsoft Clipchamp
Create and edit videos using Microsoft's video-editing tools included with the plan.
Microsoft Office 365 Business Standard
For PC, Mac, iOS, and Android
- Get desktop versions of Microsoft 365 apps, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote (plus Access and Publisher for PC only).
- Host email with a 50 GB mailbox and custom email domain.
- Create a hub for teamwork to connect people using Microsoft Teams.
- Store and share files with 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage per user.
- Use one license to cover fully installed Microsoft 365 apps on five mobile devices, five tablets, and five PCs or Macs per user.
- Get help anytime with around-the-clock phone and web support from Microsoft.
Microsoft 365 Business Standard FAQs
What is Microsoft 365 Business Standard?
Microsoft 365 Business Standard is a business productivity subscription that includes desktop, web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other Microsoft applications, along with business email, 1 TB of OneDrive storage per user, Teams and additional business services.
What is included in Microsoft 365 Business Standard?
Business Standard includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote and other Microsoft applications across supported desktop, web and mobile platforms. It also includes custom business email, 1 TB of OneDrive storage per user, SharePoint, Teams with the applicable plan, Loop, Clipchamp, Planner, Forms, Bookings and other services.
Does Microsoft 365 Business Standard include Word?
Yes. Business Standard includes the desktop, web and mobile versions of Microsoft Word on supported devices.
Does Microsoft 365 Business Standard include Excel?
Yes. Business Standard includes Excel for desktop, web and supported mobile devices.
Does Microsoft 365 Business Standard include PowerPoint?
Yes. Business Standard includes PowerPoint for desktop, web and supported mobile devices.
Does Microsoft 365 Business Standard include Outlook?
Yes. Business Standard includes Outlook along with business email, calendar and related productivity features.
Does Microsoft 365 Business Standard include desktop Office apps?
Yes. This is one of the main differences between Business Standard and Business Basic. Business Standard includes the desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other supported applications.
Does Microsoft 365 Business Standard include business email?
Yes. Business Standard includes professional business email through Exchange and supports custom business domains.
Can I use my own domain with Microsoft 365 Business Standard?
Yes. Business Standard supports custom business email addresses using a domain such as yourcompany.com.
How much OneDrive storage does Business Standard include?
Microsoft 365 Business Standard includes 1 TB of cloud storage per user through OneDrive.
Does Microsoft 365 Business Standard include Microsoft Teams?
Yes, when you purchase the Business Standard version that includes Teams. Microsoft also offers a separate Business Standard plan without Teams.
What is the difference between Business Basic and Business Standard?
Business Basic focuses on web and mobile Office applications, while Business Standard adds the fully installed desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other supported applications.
Can I install Microsoft 365 Business Standard on Windows?
Yes. You can install supported Microsoft 365 desktop applications on compatible Windows devices.
Can I install Microsoft 365 Business Standard on Mac?
Yes. Supported Microsoft 365 desktop applications can be installed on compatible Mac computers.
Can I use Microsoft 365 Business Standard on iPhone and iPad?
Yes. Supported Microsoft 365 mobile applications can be used on compatible iPhone and iPad devices.
Can I use Microsoft 365 Business Standard on Android?
Yes. Supported Microsoft 365 mobile applications are available for compatible Android devices.
How many users can Microsoft 365 Business Standard support?
Microsoft’s current business plans support organizations with up to 300 users.
Is Microsoft 365 Business Standard a subscription?
Yes. Microsoft 365 Business Standard is a subscription service. Microsoft currently offers monthly and annual subscription options.
Is Microsoft 365 Business Standard a lifetime license?
No. Microsoft 365 Business Standard is a subscription rather than a perpetual or lifetime license.
Does Microsoft 365 Business Standard include Microsoft Copilot?
Business Standard currently includes an AI chat experience. Full work-grounded Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities in applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams are offered through Microsoft 365 Copilot Business as an additional offering.
Does Business Standard include Microsoft Clipchamp?
Yes. Microsoft currently lists Clipchamp among the additional applications included with Business Standard.
Does Business Standard include Microsoft Planner?
Yes. Microsoft Planner is included among the additional productivity applications available with Business Standard.
Does Business Standard include Microsoft Forms?
Yes. Microsoft Forms is included for creating surveys and polls.
Does Business Standard include SharePoint?
Yes. SharePoint is included for creating team sites and managing shared business content.
Does Business Standard include Microsoft Loop?
Yes. Microsoft Loop is included for collaborative workspaces and co-creation.
Can I upgrade from Business Basic to Business Standard?
Yes. Microsoft provides upgrade options between business plans. The exact process depends on the subscription and Microsoft 365 administration setup.
How do I activate Microsoft 365 Business Standard?
After purchasing a valid subscription, the organization administrator can sign in to the Microsoft 365 business account, configure the organization and assign licenses to users.
How do I install Microsoft 365 Business Standard?
Sign in with the Microsoft account or work account associated with the subscription, access the Microsoft 365 installation options and follow Microsoft’s installation instructions for the supported device.
Does Microsoft 365 Business Standard require an internet connection?
An internet connection is required for setup, activation, updates and cloud-based services. Installed Office applications can provide offline functionality, although some features require an internet connection.


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