: Microsoft typically offers a one-month free trial for its Project plans (such as Project Plan 1 or Plan 3), allowing you to use both web and desktop versions during the evaluation period .

: For advanced users, the Office Deployment Tool can be used to configure and install specific versions like Project Standard 2016 , though a valid product key is still required for activation .

Step 1: Sign in to download Project * From the Microsoft 365 home page select Install and more > Install Microsoft 365 apps. ... * Microsoft Support How To Install Microsoft Project 2016 on Windows 10 (2026)