Originally Posted By: ryck
Originally Posted By: artie505
I can't see Microsoft charging for incremental updates which are traditionally free.

That would be my assumption too, given the history of getting updates automatically, except the words are very specific "....applications are not automatically updated".

Originally Posted By: |Microsoft Store
What's the difference between Office 365 plans and Office 2016 suites?
Office 365 plans include the complete suite of Office applications, plus other services that are enabled over the Internet, including extra cloud storage with OneDrive and Skype minutes for home use. With Office 365 you get the full, installed Office experience on PCs, Macs, tablets (including Windows, iPad, and Android) and smartphones. Office 365 plans are available as a monthly or annual subscription. With Office 365, upgrades are always included with your subscription. (Emphasis added)

I think that addresses your concerns. (Just plain lousy nomenclature on Microsoft's part.)

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