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Once a product is no longer supported with bug fixes and security patches, it should be upgraded because it poses a security risk. Security concerns of using outdated software

(affiliate link) A subscription allows you to always have the most recent version of Microsoft Office installed without paying hundreds of dollars in one big chunk. If cost is the only reason you don’t want to upgrade, consider purchasing a monthly subscription to Microsoft Office 365. In that case, the cost of NOT upgrading may far outweigh the cost of the new software. If you are using a version older than 2003, it may be a security risk. If you cannot afford to upgrade and you don’t need the new version, it is probably safe to continue using Microsoft Word 2003 for now.

When considering an upgrade or an alternative to Microsoft Office, also calculate technical support costs and time (man-hours) for upgrading or not upgrading.

This was a controversial move which has angered and alienated many loyal customers.īut don’t just look at the initial price of buying the software when calculating the cost. With the release of Office 2010, Microsoft eliminated upgrade pricing. Upgrading from Microsoft Word 2003 to 2007 was expensive, but not as much as upgrading to 2010. If you use Word 2007 or 2010 at work, but have to convert files to take home, then consider upgrading. (affiliate link) How do you use your software?ĭo you use Microsoft Word only at home? If so, and if you don’t share files with people who use Word 2007-2010, you probably don’t need to upgrade yet. If the only reason you are avoiding the upgrade is because of the learning curve, consider taking a Word training course or purchasing a reference manual. The choice to upgrade should be determined by how you use the software, financial factors, security concerns, and compatibility issues. When a new software version is released, the obvious question is whether you should upgrade or not. The way users have interacted with this software for over twenty years changed dramatically with the release of Word 2007. The upgrade to Microsoft Word 2003 signals the end of an era.