Here is the initial screen when opening the Word app: Opening Word OnlineĪnd here is the initial screen when opening the desktop version of Word: Opening Desktop WordĪs you can see, they are both very similar. Selecting a template will create a new Word document based on that template. On initial entry to the Word app, you will see the familiar recent documents list running down the left hand side of the screen, while there is a gallery of templates to select from that occupies most of the screen real estate in the centre. If you click on the Word icon, the Word app opens and the interface looks so much like Word on your desktop pc, you may be forgiven for forgetting that you’re actually using a web browser. I’ll warn you now navigating Microsoft’s website is not easy, and we found it a PITA to get to the page that allowed us to use Word Online! At the time of writing, this page gave us access to the Office programs listed above – online. If you go to you can sign in and get started. Doing so means that your documents, spreadsheets and presentations are all stored in the cloud.
#Microsoft word online for free#
Now you can access Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint for free online.