What is a Microsoft Word product key?
Microsoft Word is part of a suite of office and productivity software called Microsoft Office. As of 2010, the newest version is Beta 2010; however, the most widely accepted version is Word 2007. The Word program is a word processor that requires a license to use it legally. A product key is the license number used to activate software.Product KeyA product key is the license used to activate certain software programs, including Microsoft Word. This is usually a 25-digit number and issued by Microsoft upon purchase of the software.Trial Product KeyWhen a person downloads the Word program on a 60-day trial basis for free, Microsoft issues a trial product key. Microsoft does not give the customer the key. Microsoft enters the key automatically when the customer checks the “trial” box upon installation of the software.Lost or Stolen KeyIf a key is lost or stolen, a customer can ask Microsoft to replace it. However, if the customer cannot prove he purchased the software, Microsoft is under
