Microsoft Office has long been the default way to write papers, build spreadsheets, and edit text files on laptops and desktops, but until last year, the program suite was nowhere to be found for smartphone or tablet users. That changed in 2013, when Microsoft unveiled an office suite tailored for iPhone and Android, and it changed further earlier this year when the company added a version for iPad.

There was a catch, though: in order to edit files on the new mobile platforms, users had to be subscribed to Microsoft’s annual service, Office 365. For $99.99 a year, Office 365 allows users to integrate their Office experience across all of their devices. The concept is an attractive one, of course; the price is just a little bit steep.

Luckily, though, things are changing in the Microsoft camp. According to a recent report from Forbes, Microsoft is releasing new versions of its iPhone, iPad, and Android Office apps that will allow users to edit documents on mobile devices – with or without those costly Office 365 subscriptions.

On one hand, Microsoft’s decision here is a logical one. As Forbes notes, competing platforms like Google Drive and Apple iWork have long allowed users to edit documents on both desktop and mobile platforms. In order to remain vital and relevant, Office needs to up its game as far as affordability and accessibility is concerned.

On the other hand, though, it is difficult to see how Microsoft can make this move without cannibalizing the market for Office 365 subscriptions. The prime selling point for those subscriptions up to now has been mobile integration, and while Microsoft has said that only subscribers will get the “full Office experience” on mobile (including collaboration capabilities, advanced editing options, and Dropbox integration), the simple ability to edit documents on mobile devices will be enough for most users.