Can microsoft word be purchased separately?

[Layton]

Hello, I would like to ask you a big problem, I would like to know can microsoft word be purchased separately? Please inform me about this question.

[Ian]

Feature wise the programs are identical, except for Office Starter which has crippleware, but you aren't supposed to be able to buy it anyway...
Typically it is more cost effective to buy Office packages, but you may buy the products individually (at a steep price premium)