: Included thousands of photos, illustrations, music clips, videos, and interactive animations.
: Featured a virtual globe atlas (powered by MapPoint technology), dynamic timelines, and 360-degree virtual tours. Encarta Encyclopedia Free Software
: After the encyclopedia was discontinued, the online dictionary remained accessible for free until 2011 . Discontinuation and Legacy : Included thousands of photos, illustrations, music clips,
: Microsoft released localized versions in several languages (e.g., German, Spanish, Japanese) and specialized products like Encarta Africana and Encarta Kids . The "Free" Versions : Included thousands of photos
: An abridged online version offering around 16,000 articles for free to students and teachers.