Microsoft Word is a popular full-featured word processor. It enables you to create, edit, format, and share text-based documents, such as letters, reports, essays, and resumes. Add images, charts, tables, and other media to enhance your documents. MS Word also offers features such as spell checking, grammar checking, and a thesaurus to improve the quality of written content.
MS Word VS MS Office; You can download W O R D as part of the Microsoft Office suite of applications with a Microsoft 365 subscription or you can purchase the full version Word offline installer as a standalone product. MS Word is available for Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 32/64-bit PC.
Microsoft Word Online; Word Online is a free web-based version of Microsoft Word that can be accessed through a web browser. It offers basic Word processing features for free with a Microsoft account. The Word App for mobile is also available for free but with limited functionality compared to the full version.
Microsoft Word is not available for free as a standalone product for offline use. However, you can download a free trial version of Microsoft 365, which includes Word and other Office applications, for 30 days. There are also free alternatives to Word available, such as Google Docs and LibreOffice, they are worth trying.
Alternatively, some universities and educational institutions offer Microsoft Office for free or at a discounted price to their students and faculty. You may want to check with your school to see if they offer this option.