MicrosoftMicrosoft Word 2021
About this licence
Microsoft Word 2021 is the perpetual-licence edition of Microsoft's word processor, designed to create polished documents without a Microsoft 365 subscription. It combines a refreshed visual design with tools aimed at everyday writing and review, including an immersive reader and an improved focus mode for distraction-free work.
Built on the Word 2019 foundation, Word 2021 adds modern comments, improved co-authoring when files are saved to OneDrive, and updated visuals such as new icons, colours and themes including dark mode. The one-time-purchase licence provides these refinements without a subscription.
- Perpetual one-time-purchase licence — no Microsoft 365 subscription required
- Modern comments with @mentions and threaded conversations
- Improved co-authoring when documents are saved to OneDrive
- Visual refresh: updated icons, colours, layouts and new themes including dark mode
- Enhanced focus mode with refined typography and pagination
- Immersive Reader integration for improved reading support
System requirements
System requirements — Word 2021
Component RequirementOperating system Windows 10 or Windows 11
Processor 1.6 GHz dual-core, x86 or x64; 2.0 GHz recommended
Memory 4 GB RAM (64-bit) or 2 GB RAM (32-bit)
Storage 4 GB available disk space
Display 1280 × 768 resolution, DirectX 9+ GPU with WDDM 2.0+
.NET .NET 4.6.2 or later required for some features
Internet Required for activation and updates
Architecture 32-bit and 64-bit installers, multilingual
As of 2026-06-16. Microsoft Word 2021 is Windows-only on this licence; the Mac edition of Word 2021 is sold separately. Mainstream support ended October 2023; extended support ends 13 October 2026.
Additional information
Licence model
Microsoft Word 2021 — standalone licence for Windows. Not registered to a Microsoft account, not transferable to another device, and not compatible with Microsoft 365. Designed for buyers who want Word 2021 as an independent desktop application without subscription or cloud-ecosystem ties.
Pay once, use indefinitely. Multilingual installer (32-bit and 64-bit).
What you receive
- Genuine Microsoft product key
- Official download link for Word 2021 (32-bit and 64-bit installers)
- PDF invoice
- Step-by-step activation guide
How to activate
- Download Word 2021 using the link in your Licendi email
- Install Word on your Windows PC
- Open Word and enter the product key when prompted — activation is immediate
Support
24/7 email support and live chat. 1-month activation warranty — if the key doesn't activate on first install, write to us and we'll resolve it promptly.
About Microsoft Word 2021
Word 2021 (part of Office 2021) was released in October 2021. Microsoft mainstream support ended October 2023; extended support ends 13 October 2026. Your licence continues to work indefinitely after extended support ends — only security and feature updates stop. If you need ongoing security updates beyond October 2026, consider Word 2024 (mainstream support through October 2029).
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