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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.

Microsoft Word Software - Document sharing
Microsoft Word Software - Document templates
Microsoft Word Software - Word document
Microsoft Word Software - Blank document
Microsoft Word Software - Save as PDF

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Reviews of Microsoft Word

Average score

Overall
4.7
Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Service
4.2
Features
4.7
Value for Money
4.4

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
John
John
President in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great for casual users, power users, and developers

5.0 3 weeks ago New

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.

Marissa
Administrator in Canada
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Good document writing software

4.0 2 weeks ago New

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

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Research, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Fine but not as efficient as it could be.

3.0 last month New

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.

Brian
Owner partner in US
Law Practice, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

It works but is awkward in formatting

4.0 2 weeks ago New

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.

Michelle
Bookkeeper in US
Real Estate, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Great product for a multitude of things.

5.0 2 months ago New

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.