• “Mind equals blown”

    ~Kyle, WA

    Earlier this year, we asked Microsoft Rewards members to share their favorite Microsoft story.

    Over 125,000 members shared their stories, and here are some of the best. Your stories helped inspire us to build bigger and better experiences for our fans. Thanks a lot!

  • "I've been using Microsoft Word since the late '80s, when it was version 4.0. I have used it for school, for work, for editing my first novel, and a hundred other uses. Nearly three decades later, I consider my expertise with this software to be one of the reasons for my success."

    Kevin, KS

    "I have taught school for 49 years. In making lesson plans, I went from actual cutting and pasting to using Microsoft Publisher. I am such a fan of Publisher that I became known as an expert in my district. Bookmarks, posters and bulletin boards were done for my own use and for others. Thank you for an excellent product."

    Glenda, KS

    "When I was 15, I had this crazy dream of writing a novel. And I did! It was 300 pages of sweat and tears, and I don't know how I would have done it without my trusty friend, Microsoft Word. From fixing little details like my spelling mistakes and grammar, to autosaving after a power outage, Word was with me in the brightest days and darkest nights."

    Attilio, NY

    "Microsoft has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. Every paper I wrote for school was typed up in Microsoft Word. I used Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations. In college, I'd use Microsoft Excel to plan my budget and class schedules. I graduated both high school and college with honors, thanks to Microsoft programs. Now I am an aspiring writer, and Microsoft Word is stilI my favorite word processor. I also earn points for Microsoft Rewards every day by searching on Bing and by using Microsoft Edge."

    April, MA

    "I was so excited when I completed my research thesis using Microsoft Word. Initially, the idea of putting together a 200+ page document seemed daunting, but Word's awesome customizable styles, section numbering and drawing features made writing and formatting my thesis super easy."

    Andrew, NC

    "Microsoft products have made a very big impact on my life in an extremely positive way! I feel more connected with my friends and family and the unified experience between devices makes my life so much easier. I was never much of a gamer when I was younger, but being able to play Xbox with friends I can't see every day has helped me keep connections with the people that I care about, and I use Skype when I need to chat with someone away from my Xbox! I also have a Lumia 950 and Surface 3, and I really appreciate the streamlined experience that puts the focus on me and the people and things in my life. Overall, the interconnectivity and simplicity of Microsoft products helps me to feel comfortable when I am both working and using them for pleasure, and keeps me in contact with many people through fun activities and simple to use interfaces."

    Jake, WA

    "Microsoft is what you might call an online family. Microsoft day to day is full of simple pleasures. I can hop on Microsoft Edge and earn Rewards Points towards gift cards for literally only searching things. Right now I am close to earning my second $5 Microsoft Store Gift card and I'm ecstatic. To think that all I have to do is take about 15 minutes out of my day and get searching [...] Daily, I set aside some time for leisure and game away on my Xbox One. The Xbox One is not only a very advanced piece of gaming technology, but it is a way I can connect with some of my other buddies over gaming. I, myself am very proud of Microsoft and hope they strive to create new and better technology while supporting their awesome Rewards system!"

    Kade, NY