Office 2016

[Grandpappy]

I've just bought Microsoft's Office 2016 from Pro Plus Retail! A friend bought the same thing last year (same price £30)and swears it 's everything he needs. Because other Microsoft products I'm using stop being supported soon, I thought I'd better renew!
Does anyone have experience of the package ,good or bad and should I be acquiring any 'patches' or such-like?
Any advice or tips appreciated.
Cheers

[brainiac]

I think you'd be better off using a free package like OpenOffice, which I use and have had no problems with in many years. It's also recommended by Buenchico on here, who knows a lot more about these things than I do.
https://www.openoffice.org/

[Grandpappy]

Hi Brainiac,
I tried Open Office -didn't feel as comprehensive as Office 2016. I also tried LibreOffice-neither felt as 'solid' and 'in-depth'. The only 'niggle' I'm having so far (after 1day)is getting rid of the Skype for Business,which seems to activate every time I boot!
I shall be patient.......
Cheers