Microsoft's word processor for documents, reports and letters
Microsoft Word is the word processor in Microsoft 365 and the reference for the .docx format used in many workplaces. It offers styles, track changes, comments, mail merge, references and real-time co-authoring through OneDrive or SharePoint, plus Copilot drafting in eligible plans. Word runs on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web, where a free version is available with a Microsoft account.
- features
- 6
- alternatives
- 11
- platforms
- 5
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- The reference for the .docx format used in many workplaces
- Powerful styles, track changes, references and mail merge
- Available on Windows, Mac, mobile and the web
Cons
- Full desktop features require a Microsoft 365 subscription
- Dense interface packed with features most people never use
- Copilot features are limited to eligible plans
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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