"Why 32-bit Office?

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Besides the difference in size, this is what M-soft recommends:

Reasons to choose the 64-bit version.

The 64-bit version of Office has some limitations; however it is a good choice
when:

You work with extremely large data sets, like enterprise-scale Excel workbooks with
complex calculations,

many pivot tables, connections to external databases, and using Power Pivot, Power
Map, or Power View.

The 64-bit version of Office may perform better for you.

You work with extremely large pictures, videos, or animations in PowerPoint.

The 64-bit version may be better suited to handle these complex slide decks.

You work with extremely large Word documents.

The 64-bit version might be better suited to handle Word documents with large
tables, graphics, or other objects.

Youre working with files over 2 gigabytes (GB) in Project 2013, especially if the
project has several sub-projects.

You want to keep the 64-bit version that youre already using.

The 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Office programs arent compatible, so you cant
install both on the same computer.

Youre developing in-house solutions, like add-ins or document-level customization.

Your organization requires that Hardware Data Execution Prevention (DEP) be

enforced for Office applications.

DEP is a set of hardware and software technologies that some organizations use to
enhance security.

IF NONE OF THESE SITUATIONS APPLY TO YOU, THE 32-BIT VERSION IS MOST LIKELY A
BETTER CHOISE.