MO-100
1Manage documents
20–25%
2Insert and format text, paragraphs, and sections
20–25%
3Manage tables and lists
15–20%
4Create and manage references
5–10%
5Insert and format graphic elements
15–20%
6Manage document collaboration
5–10%
Exam guide · MO-100
MOS Word Associate (Office 2019) exam guide
The MO-100 exam takes 50 minutes. Microsoft doesn’t list its passing score: it scores Office exams from 1 to 1,000, and the score you need depends on the exam. It costs $100 (in the United States; set by country). Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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The exam at a glance
MOS Word Associate (Office 2019) (MO-100)
- Questions
- Check Microsoft’s exam page
- Time
- 50 min
- Passing score
- Varies by exam
- Scored from 1 to 1,000; the score you need depends on the exam
- How Microsoft scores
- Prerequisites
- None
- Level
- Intermediate
- Role
- Word
- Renewal
- Every 5 years
- Exam code
- MO-100
From Microsoft’s own pages, checked every week (last on November 7, 2026). The cost is checked every week too. How we check our facts
Versions and dates
What’s changing, and when
Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date for MO-100. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
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What the exam covers
Each domain’s share of the exam, as Microsoft publishes it. Spend your study time in the same proportion.
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How long is the MOS Word Associate (Office 2019) exam?
The MO-100 exam takes 50 minutes.
What is the passing score for MOS Word Associate (Office 2019)?
Microsoft doesn’t list the passing score for MO-100: it scores Office exams from 1 to 1,000, and the score you need depends on the exam.
How much does the MOS Word Associate (Office 2019) exam cost?
$100 (in the United States; set by country). Check Microsoft’s site for the price in your country.
When does MO-100 retire?
Microsoft hasn’t announced one yet. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for MOS Word Associate (Office 2019)?
None: Microsoft sets no prerequisites for MO-100. Knowing the exam’s domains well is what counts.
How should I study for MOS Word Associate (Office 2019)?
Weight your time like the exam: Manage documents and Insert and format text, paragraphs, and sections carry the most (20–25% each). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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