Open Office | For Chromebook

You must install it via Linux (see Option 1 steps). Once installed, pin it to your shelf—it opens like any other app.

You are a business user with an active Microsoft 365 subscription. ➡️ Use the PWA (Progressive Web App) of Office.com. Pin it to your shelf. For offline moments, install the Android apps as a backup. open office for chromebook

Use the Microsoft 365 Web Apps for typing, but install OnlyOffice (Desktop Editors) via Linux. OnlyOffice has the best .docx/.xlsx compatibility of any open-source suite. You must install it via Linux (see Option 1 steps)

If you just bought a Chromebook, you’ve probably heard the old rumor: “You can’t run real Office apps on Chrome OS.” ➡️ Use the PWA (Progressive Web App) of Office

Start with the free web apps. If you hit a wall, spend 10 minutes setting up Linux and installing OnlyOffice. You’ll never look back. Have you tried running Office on a Chromebook? Which method worked for you? Drop a comment below or tweet us @[YourHandle].