Best Office choice if I am often not online and I want a very readable screen.

I am moving to a new computer and want a standalone version of Office because my internet is often down for days. I expect to choose between 2019 and 2021, each Pro. On my current computer I am using 2019 Pro, but I got it from a third party so it probably won't move. I am struggling to get my current 2019 set up in a good way for me. All of the cues are subtle and in a faint font. I put some options on the bar under the ribbon and apparently I can have words (such as Save and Save As) or words plus icons, but not just icons.

When I read about these versions, on 2021 I see that it requires Ethernet connectivity--no problem, but often my internet is down. Is there any difference between these two versions in what works and what does not if the internet is down?

Also, I see mention of the difference in visual presentation between these two version, but not images of what they look like. (that something follows the Windows 11 design scheme is no help to me.) I need whichever one lets me set up my screen with the options I want handy and stable and has the boldest lines, fonts, etc.

I am not interested in collaboration or AI. I appreciate spell check, and can put up with the grammar. When I sit down with Word, I want to write. I do want the Windows voice recognition, which my Windows 10 computer cannot handle, probably because it is too slow. I would appreciate advice.

My main Office are Office2010, Office97 (fastest. But nearly extinct. No support) on 24H2.

Office2013 or higher are all cloud-based. Bulky and sluggish. I gave up them after test (according to test time). comparable to your internet issue.

My tasks on RTD and excel macro need Office. And hope to run as quick as possible. Office2010 can do it.

Office97 runs other tasks (word, spreadsheet, chart , , , ) except excel-macro.

I'm also using Office 2010, it does everything I need it to do. Since I own it, I don't have to buy it again and again like the new stuff.

Judy in Texas said:

On my current computer I am using 2019 Pro, but I got it from a third party so it probably won't move.

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Yes it will if you uninstall Ofc 2019 from the old computer and deactivate it from your MS account online. Then from your MS account online you can download it to your new device.

Please visit wikiHow directly
I know this link looks weird but it was the only way I could enter it.

Not sure what to make of some of the comments above.

My copy of Office 2021 Pro Plus was a one-time purchase stand-alone application which does not
require internet access to work. I'll also add that it is the fastest office I've ever used.

Apparently a Microsoft 365 subscription isn't a consideration, but it's worth noting that Office 365 (now Microsoft 365) doesn't require a constant internet connection. I'm a Microsoft 365 subscriber.

Scott said:

Not sure what to make of some of the comments above.

My copy of Office 2021 Pro Plus was a one-time purchase stand-alone application which does not
require internet access to work. I'll also add that it is the fastest office I've ever used.

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I have that too. No issues.

TraderGary said:

Apparently a Microsoft 365 subscription isn't a consideration, but it's worth noting that Office 365 (now Microsoft 365) doesn't require a constant internet connection. I'm a Microsoft 365 subscriber.

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Just constant payments!

I have running versions of Office 2019 and 2021 standalone..., aside from minor features and cosmetics, there is no difference between the two.
Once it's installed, you can use it online or offline, (with the exception of online content when needed)

gunrunnerjohn said:

Just constant payments!

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For me, if the value exceeds the payment, I subscribe.

glasskuter said:

Yes it will if you uninstall Ofc 2019 from the old computer and deactivate it from your MS account online. Then from your MS account online you can download it to your new device.

Please visit wikiHow directly
I know this link looks weird but it was the only way I could enter it.

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Thank you so much for the link for help in moving it. I am hoping to be able to use an older version for the reasons I mentioned, but moving this one would be my last resort.

Scott said:

Not sure what to make of some of the comments above.

My copy of Office 2021 Pro Plus was a one-time purchase stand-alone application which does not
require internet access to work. I'll also add that it is the fastest office I've ever used.

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Thank you Scott. My issue with the 2019 on my computer and the 2021 on my husband's is that I find the screens hard to use due to the faint lines, missing cues (where are the top and bottom margins on the side ruler??) and my so-far inability to keep them from adding and changing options on the menus due to what I used last. The newer versions have moved much of the help and templates offline, so for me they change when the internet is out. I do find the newer versions fast.