Do you want to
download a free version of Microsoft Word? The bad news is that there is no such thing as a
free downloadable Microsoft Word. It can either be bought or downloaded from the official site. The good news is that there are
Microsoft Word alternatives which are available for free download. It is not necessary to limit Office software to Word, when there is alternative word processing software available free of cost. To learn about the latest and the best alternatives to Microsoft Word, there is no need to try and
download a free version of Microsoft Word .
Download a free version of Microsoft Word
Download a free version of Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office Word is a word processing software licensed by Microsoft and is usually included in the Microsoft Office suites with other desktop application, such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. It is also available in a standalone version that costs around $200. Since its release in 1983, Microsoft has launched versions of the program that were compatible with DOS, Windows and Mac operating systems.
The Microsoft Office suite must be purchased either from the installation CD licensed by Microsoft or downloaded from the official website.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/default.aspx
So far, there are no free versions of Word available for download online.
Alternatives to Microsoft Word
Below are a few free alternatives to Microsoft Word.
OpenOffice.org
- Download Link: Download OpenOffice
- Operating system : Windows / MacOS / Linux
- Type: Open Source (Free)
OpenOffice is the main open source alternative to Microsoft Office.
Word Viewer
Word Viewer is a free tool provided by Microsoft to open and print Word files, but providing no modification features.
Ability Write
The Ability Office suite comes up with other components, including Write (Spreadsheet, Database, Photopaint, Presentation and Photoalbum) that you can choose not to install.
Abiword
Abiword is an easy and free word processing software that is compatible on Linux and Windows operating systems.
KWord
KOffice is an integrated office suite that includes the word processing application KWord. It has a user-friendly environment and is very easy to use.
Jarte Word Processor
Jarte is a free word processor that possess some powerful features.
See also
Knowledge communities.
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