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How to Cancel a Free Excel Trial on iPad

Algirdas Jasaitis Sep 30, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user wants to know how to cancel a free trial for Microsoft Excel or Microsoft 365 on an iPad to prevent the trial from converting into a paid subscription.

How to Cancel a Free Excel Trial on iPad

Product: Microsoft Excel
Device & OS: iPad
Scenario: Canceling a free trial to stop recurring billing and avoid unwanted charges when the trial period ends.
Observed behavior: If the recurring billing is not turned off before the end date, the free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription.

Before you start

Determine whether you signed up for the free trial directly through the Apple App Store on your iPad or via the Microsoft website, as the cancellation method depends on where the trial was initiated.

Solution 1Recommended

Cancel the Excel Trial via Apple ID Settings

Use this method if you downloaded the Excel app from the App Store and started the trial using your Apple ID.

Subscriptions initiated through an iOS or iPadOS app are managed directly by Apple. You must use your device's built-in settings to stop the auto-renewal.

Open iPad Settings

Locate and tap the 'Settings' app icon on your iPad home screen.

Access your Apple ID

Tap your name and profile picture at the very top of the left-hand Settings menu.

Navigate to Subscriptions

Tap on 'Subscriptions' to view a list of all your active and expired Apple subscriptions.

Cancel the Trial

Select the 'Microsoft 365' or 'Microsoft Excel' subscription from the list, then tap 'Cancel Free Trial' or 'Cancel Subscription'. Confirm your choice when prompted.

Cancel the Excel Trial via Apple ID Settings

Cancellation Confirmed: Even after canceling, you can continue to use the premium features of Excel until the exact expiration date of your free trial.

Solution 2

Cancel the Trial via Your Microsoft Account

Use this method if you signed up for the free trial through the Microsoft website rather than the App Store.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still use Excel after canceling my free trial?

Yes. Once you cancel, you retain full access to Excel's premium features until the original expiration date of the trial. After it expires, the app will switch to view-only mode unless you have an active subscription.

Why can't I find the Microsoft subscription in my Apple ID settings?

If the subscription is not listed under your Apple ID, it means the trial was not started through the App Store. You likely signed up directly through Microsoft. You must visit account.microsoft.com to cancel it.

Will I get a refund if I forgot to cancel and was already charged?

If you missed the cancellation window, you will need to request a refund. If billed through Apple, request it via reportaproblem.apple.com. If billed through Microsoft, contact Microsoft Support directly.

How do I know the exact date my free trial ends?

The expiration date is displayed right next to your subscription details. You can find this date either in your iPad's Apple ID Subscription list or under the 'Services & Subscriptions' section of your Microsoft Account.

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