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Microsoft Word
What Is Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word allows users to create, edit, save and share documents using its cloud-based word processing software. In addition to being able to create new documents, Microsoft Word allows users to also open existing files and change them as needed; this makes it easy for multiple users within a business or educational institution to make changes and save them through the cloud. Microsoft Word is a powerful word processing software that enables users to create professional documents. The application has a friendly user interface and a number of integrated features, such as text editing, spell checker and grammar checker, which help ensure higher quality documents. The application also comes with sharing capabilities that allow users to collaborate with others on the same document.
Who Uses Microsoft Word?
Companies requiring document generation, management and sharing.
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Reviews of Microsoft Word
Great for casual users, power users, and developers
Comments: 25+ years as power use and Word developer
Pros:
Unparalleled range of features and extensibility.
Cons:
The document object model does have a concept of pagination, making it hard to write code to say "go to page three and include this content." I realize that this is something that would only annoy developers and not a typical user.
Alternatives Considered:
Good document writing software
Comments: I use it daily and have tried other alternatives but word is by far the best.
Pros:
I like that it has online and Desktop and mobile apps Lots of different font options simple and clean layout
Cons:
When subscription is through corporate account you need to constantly sign in again and again to use
Fine but not as efficient as it could be.
Comments: I like it and I can use when available but it not my first choice anymore.
Pros:
I think its really easy to use but also the case that its what we all grew up using which may make it seem more intuitive.
Cons:
Its hard to work across multiple teams and different types of users ie pc vs mac.
It works but is awkward in formatting
Comments: I started using it by default. WordPerfect was better but Word was universal and all secretaries came in knowing only word, so we eventually switched
Pros:
it works and it is in virtual universal use
Cons:
some features are awkward to use- some formatting commands just mess things up.
Alternatives Considered:
Great product for a multitude of things.
Comments: I use it everyday. It is easy to use and the office staff loves it.
Pros:
It is easy to use and is utilized everyday by everyone in the office for a multitude of things.
Cons:
A bit dated but why fix what isn't broken.