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MS Office Online functions when I manage downloaded files. Fedora also supports it.
I wouldn't say anything but MS Office is completely compatible with MS Office and even then you aren't guaranteed that. Case in point, depending on what "channel" you're in, your Excel might not have SORT / FILTER functions. Any of the other office alternatives work pretty good from what I have seen, but you are rolling the dice that your formatting will be 1 for 1 when you open it up on a MS Office product. I say you stick with OSX and get Office 365.
Consider Linux first, then explore LibreOffice on Windows or MacOS to see if it meets your needs. It’s always been my preference, though results can differ. If it works for you, I recommend Ubuntu as a solid alternative. The Linux community is the largest, and Canonical provides support for businesses (you can buy it separately). Many paid applications are also available, such as VSCode and SQL Server. Fedora is another option, linked to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, which is popular for servers but mainly targets server environments rather than general desktops.
Fedora isn't primarily designed for server environments, which might explain the misconception. They do provide a server version, but it leans more toward development than production use. It's created by developers for developers, serving as a testing platform for RHEL. Fedora collaborates with numerous open-source initiatives such as GNOME and is populated by many kernel contributors. The main drawbacks include a limited repository size, absence of proprietary applications, and no commercial backing.