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Word processing software for document generation & sharing.

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Constant A.

Writing and Editing, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Microsoft Word

Reviewed 10 months ago
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I have been using Microsoft Office Word for more than fifteen years and I do not have till now another software that can compete it. I use it for writing , editing documents and managing a great range of documents. While reviewing document, it is also top. Thanks to its developers.

Cons

It becomes very slow when one installs some plugins, apart from that, it is perfect

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Morgan M.

Telecommunications, 10,001+ employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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The industry standard

Reviewed 2 years ago

No matter what other word processing programs I am faced with (open source or online like Google Sheets), I will always stick to using Microsoft Word. It is easy to use, runs well on my computer with minimal issues, and has a wide range of features that simply do not exist elsewhere. Plus, I never have to worry about someone not being able to view a document in the native format because it's so ubiquitous.

Pros

Microsoft Word is the gold standard of word processing, and for very good reason. The program itself is sleek and well refined and stands above its competition in terms of features and functionality. I like how easy it is to use and how robust it is. There is really nothing in my job role that I need to do that Microsoft Word can't help me with.

Cons

While Microsoft Word has great integration capabilities with the rest of the Microsoft suite, that is what I dislike most about the software. Sometimes it is so integrated to the point that, if you don't pay for all of the other programs, then you can't use certain functions. While in theory it's meant to expand the range and ease of use, in real applications it sometimes does the opposite.

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Dayna T.

Marketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Microsoft Word is a viable solution for document creation and storage

Reviewed 2 years ago

My overall experience with Microsoft Word is exceptional. I have been using this software since the 1990's. So, I have had the benefit of seeing how truly innovative Microsoft Word has become since its inception. The designers truly thought of everything and continue to improve their software as times and creative needs change.

Pros

I love being able to create, edit, format, and easily share documents because it's so popular and user-friendly. I can also make text and pictures in documents interactive, which is a dream for marketing and advertising gurus like myself. I think the most helpful feature is the ability to automatically detect spelling and grammatical errors. This feature is a lifesaver. The extra set of eyes really comes in handy.Detect grammatical errors in a text document.

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The only con is the price. It's not cheap, but a buyer can usually find deals on Microsoft software products, especially whenever buying a new computer.

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Alba P.

Primary/Secondary Education, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Word para elaborar cualquier documento

Reviewed 2 years ago

Lo uso diariamente, me salva de muchos apuros y es al que siempre recurro para mis documentos.

Pros

Lo que más me gusta de Microsoft Word es que a pesar de que pasen los años, lo sigo utilizando como mi primera opción para crear documentos, materiales, redacciones... Con cada versión, mejoran un poco más la calidad, adaptándose a las demandas actuales. Y, para hacer cosas básicas, es muy sencillo de utilizar. También puedes descargar fuentes/tipologías de letras de internet e instalárselas y funciona a la perfección.En cuanto a las imágenes, puedes insertarlas sin problema en cualquier documento y dispone de filtros para que las puedas retocar directamente. Además de la herramienta de recorte, que me parece súper útil.

Cons

Que para hacer cosas más complejas como saltos de páginas, índices personalizados tienes que tener conocimientos o mirar algún tutorial, sino se hace bastante complicado. Al crear tablas también suele fallar, ya que si creas dos y las pones una debajo de la otra, se te juntas, como si fuera una sola.

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Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Best for true document editing experience

Reviewed 2 years ago

Microsoft Word is one of the finest tools for document creation, editing, and maintenance. It provides so many options from adjusting the page layout to its various templates and designs. It is my go-to tool because it is so easy to use. Whenever I need to note down something quickly I create a doc in word. For any document that is required to have a high level of editing, I do it in MS Word. It also has good security for my personal documents, now that it also allows 2-factor authentication

Pros

I like the ease of using Microsoft Word, it is my go-to tool for creating and managing documents for personal and professional use. I love the researcher tool as it helps me research material online on a quick go before adding it to my document. Also, collaboration with my teammates has become easy while working on a word document as the track changes tool is very handy. I also use Microsoft document wizard a lot which is integrated with Microsoft Word, it helps me a lot in creating templates and frequently reusing data

Cons

MS Word has improved a lot over the years, the versions after 2019 seem very good to me and I don't see any cons in it.

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Ceon W.

Research, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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The best software for document creation.

Reviewed 2 years ago

The app is still probably the best at document creation and editing.

Pros

The app can create documents easily and handle a large amount of data in different forms such as texts, images, and videos.

Cons

The software falls short in the area of spelling corrections by not picking up a pattern of names of persons and editing them unknown to the user even when the error prompt was ignored.

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Fabien J.

Marketing and Advertising, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Microsoft Word - Le meilleur logiciel de traitement de texte

Reviewed 2 years ago
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Word est le logiciel parfait pour le traitement de texte professionnel. On peut y modifier du texte à plusieurs sur le même document, rédiger et traiter la mise en forme de manière fluide et rapide. L'application est parfaitement intégrée dans la suite Microsoft 365.

Cons

La fonctionnalité de prédication de texte pourrait être plus poussée. La correction automatique de texte pourrait être plus performante.L'ergonomie sur l'application smartphone est très limitée. On a du mal à trouver les éléments rapidement, surtout pour mettre en forme le texte.

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Andrew D.

Information Technology and Services, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Industry Standard for Word Processing

Reviewed 3 years ago

It's hard to deny its usefulness and ubiquity in the marketplace. Many people are familiar with it and the only hurdle we typically see is when people don't push themselves to learn some of the newer features. It has come a ways over the past couple of decades, but by and large nearly anyone can pick it up and write a letter without too much trouble. It's a great program in that regard.

Pros

Word has been the de facto standard for word processing for quite some time. Over the years we've seen features added such as OneDrive and Sharepoint added into the interface pretty seamlessly. While it can take some adjusting for newer users, the ribbon is actually a better GUI feature than the older versions of Word had. Templates available for free are also pretty robust and useful.

Cons

Sometimes complex documents with tables and such added for aesthetic reasons can get messy. At times it can have a "house of cards" feel to editing where one tiny change will completely throw off the whole document. This can be found when using resume templates and such, but usually isn't a problem with simpler documents like flyers or letters.

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Amine B.

Design, 11-50 employees

Used monthly for 2+ years

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Microsoft Word: L'App di Elaborazione Testi Leader per la Produttività e la Creatività

Reviewed a year ago

Nel corso degli ultimi due anni, ho avuto il piacere di utilizzare Microsoft Word come strumento principale per la creazione e la gestione di documenti. La mia esperienza con Word è stata estremamente positiva e mi ha permesso di affinare notevolmente le mie abilità di elaborazione testi. Durante questo periodo, ho imparato a sfruttare appieno le funzionalità avanzate del software, come la formattazione...

Pros

I vantaggi che mi sono piaciuti sono il fatto che Microsoft Word si integra bene con altri programmi Microsoft Office, come Excel e PowerPoint, semplificando il flusso di lavoro e la condivisione di dati.

Cons

La cosa che mi è piaciuta di meno di Microsoft Word sono che i documenti Word sono in un formato di file proprietario (.docx), il che potrebbe causare problemi di compatibilità quando si condividono documenti con utenti di altre suite per l'ufficio.

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Ouattara B.

Telecommunications, 201-500 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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The most popular software for text editing

Reviewed 2 years ago

Microsoft Word is one of the most widely used productivity software in the world. I am on the list of those who use it daily. Microsoft Word is a reliable tool for word processing, with many useful features and an easy-to-use interface

Pros

For me, there is no better than Microsoft Word for text editor. In addition to having an intuitive and easy-to-use interface, it has many features for creating all types of documents. graph, table, image, advanced layout, and many other features that will allow us to create a document at our convenience. One of Word's strengths is its simplicity. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, its handling is easy. Whatever your level, you can create your document as you wish. Also, with the new versions, Microsoft improves real-time collaborative work in its software, which makes it an excellent tool for companies. In addition, it integrates very easily with other products in the Office pack. Microsoft Word is a great productivity tool

Cons

Excellent software, no special remarks to make

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Mark V.

Insurance, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Microsoft Word - Great tool for any use

Reviewed 11 days ago

Very good. I will continue to use it daily

Pros

Easy to use. So many tools to use, you can create anything from Job postings to postcards. Able to type, insert photos, create designs, and format tables

Cons

Sometimes there are too many tools, I get lost trying to find the right one

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Rakib Hasan K.

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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MS Word is simply the best platform for document preparation

Reviewed 2 years ago

As a user of MS word I am satisfied. Recently there update of MS word 365 gives online access to the files therefore it is a great alternative nowadays of any other online document control tools.

Pros

It is the best product of Microsoft. It is my day-to-day life tool and I am using it for each and every purpose in my official and academic reporting tasks. I love their user interface and the way they provide the control to make your documents fantastic is simply best.

Cons

It is a very large software and needs a lot of memory on your PC. It also slows down the device a bit.

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Thearith M.

Apparel & Fashion, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Stable and easy to use

Reviewed 3 years ago

The best word processing software on the globe, with always update both the security and features.

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Microsoft word very stable and easy to use, it likes if you know how to type mean you know how to use Microsoft word. Many functions or templates to choose from. Just with the wizards click by click you will have a good e-document.

Cons

Sometimes if you open too many word documents your Microsoft word will be freezed that need you to close all the opened documents to use Microsoft word smoothly again.

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Civil Engineering, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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MS Word is Inconsistent, Problematic, Non-intuitive, Aggravating

Reviewed a year ago

Miserable experience

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When it does paste properly, the formatting is passable. But it doesn't always paste with proper formatting and I have changed the format of pasting in File>Options>Advanced.The numbered listing is good, but it is problematic, one must fight with it not to put in extra numbers or letters.The table creation is good, but you can't edit the placement of columns and rows.

Cons

It is inconsistent. One time it will paste correctly, next time the formatting is completely wrong for destination doc and you can NOT edit the formatting , not even if you retype the whole thing.You can NOT edit the columns and rows in a table you created.Extra letters and/or numbers are put in when you are typing a numbered list.The tab function is never the same. Getting a doc to look good is nearly impossible.

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Computer Software, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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L'editor di testo senza rivali

Reviewed 2 years ago
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Mi piace Microsoft Word perché è uno degli editor di testo più potenti e versatili sul mercato. Ha una vasta gamma di funzioni che lo rendono adatto a molteplici usi, dalla creazione di documenti di testo semplici fino alla realizzazione di produzioni complesse e professionali. La sua interfaccia intuitiva rende facile la navigazione tra le varie opzioni e la sua compatibilità con molti formati diversi lo rende un'ottima scelta per la condivisione dei documenti e il lavoro in team. In sintesi, trovo che Microsoft Word sia un'ottima scelta per chiunque abbia bisogno di un editor di testo.

Cons

Spesso la presenza di immagini all'interno del documento rende difficoltosa la gestione del layout pagina. Un altro inconveniente è la presenza di numerose funzionalità avanzate che sono più difficili da utilizzare ma spesso sono necessarie. Il costo resta sicuramente uno degli scogli principali che i nuovi utenti vanno ad affrontare, poichè esistono molte alternative valide open source.

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Osamah A.

Computer & Network Security, 5,001-10,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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A Perfect Text Editor

Reviewed 5 years ago

nine years, it has been 9 years and I am still using Microsoft Word. the number 1 essential software on both my PC and my phone, I can't abandon it nor can I change it. I feel like, after 9 years of using Microsoft Word, we have became best friends, we can not let go easily and I am very happy to have such a great friend! will definitely recommend it to a friend.

Pros

Microsoft Word has always been there for me, I use it on a daily basis to type different kinds of articles. it is very comfortable to use, you can completely control it with just the keyboard due to its wide and various key combinations available, to the point that you don't even need the mouse to use it. it has tons of useful features that will make your article shine. from adding tables, shapes, and even images that will better explain your thoughts. I love the wide range of fonts and text decorations available in Microsoft Word, which keeps getting more and more tools with every release.

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So far and after 9 years of usage, I still completely rely on Microsoft Word with making and shaping my articles, I have no complaints about it at all!

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Carlos R.

Import and Export, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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The best text processor, by far.

Reviewed 2 years ago

I've been using Word for many, many years and I never had any problems, they were always pleasant experiences.

Pros

It has been on the market for many years and receives updates relatively often, therefore each version that comes out is better than the previous one, they meet the needs of users very well, it's so easy to use and the interface is beautiful. It supports several formats and has an automatic autosave feature which is great so you don't lose your work in case of a power outage or crashes.

Cons

Maybe the price could be a bit lower, but still perfect.

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Food & Beverages, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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Buena herramienta para escribir textos

Reviewed 2 years ago

La herramienta es perfecta para la elaboración de textos sin faltas de ortografía gracias a su correcciones que incluye.

Pros

La mejor herramienta para escribir textos. Tiene gran variedad de plantillas, diferentes tipos de letras y variedad de guardado del documento como es en pdf, word...etc

Cons

La edición de imágenes, la escasa variedad de recursos gráficos. Otro punto negativo es que hay herramientas con su misma funcionalidad que tienen un precio mas bajo.

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Andrea B.

Industrial Automation, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Il più conosciuto Word Processor

Reviewed 2 years ago

Ci sono software gratuiti come Open Office che assolvono praticamente agli stessi compiti per quanto riguarda l'ufficio. C'è da dire però che con Microsoft 365 è davvero un'altra storia come esperienza d'uso. Piacevole e molto ben curata.

Pros

Che dire, il prodotto è migliorato moltissimo con Microsoft 365. È indubbiamente il migliore editor (a pagamento) per l'ufficio. Collaborazione online, OneDrive con spazio acquistabile.

Cons

Non ho particolari difetti da segnalare.

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Public Relations and Communications, 1-10 employees

Used weekly for 2+ years

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Number one document editor

Reviewed 2 years ago

Word is my number one choice to edit documents for my work, and I use it often.

Pros

Word has been the most popular choice for editing documents for decades, and it keeps that title for a reason. It has a smooth UI, great editing tools, and well implemented file sharing.

Cons

Word's ease of use may be slightly poor, as there are many features that aren't known by normal users.

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Cristina M.

Computer Software, 201-500 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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One of the most versatile software to create documents

Reviewed 9 months ago
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The first thing that captured my attention and kept me using it, is the general design that makes it so easy to use and understand how is compartmentalized. The second thing that I appreciate about Microsoft Office is the fact that has a plethora of tools so you can create and edit documents as freely as you need. Nonetheless, I really like that the entire Microsoft Office is constantly updating, listening to the customers' needs, and "adjusting" to them.

Cons

The only downside of Microsoft Word (all free versions) is the limited access you have while creating or working on a document while offline. Of course, they offer full offline access for Business and Premium subscriptions. It would be helpful if, for the free versions, the user could have more tools available if not all.

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Ashish A.

Warehousing, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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A writer's best friend

Reviewed 3 months ago
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Microsoft Word stands out as an indispensable asset for document management and composition. The Dictation function is particularly noteworthy, offering a convenient alternative to typing by converting speech to text, thus facilitating a more efficient workflow. Furthermore, the Quick Parts feature is a significant time-saver, enabling the quick insertion of pre-saved text into new documents. These features underscore Microsoft Word’s utility as a sophisticated and user-friendly tool for a wide range of writing applications.

Cons

While there’s not much to dislike about Microsoft Word, if I had to pick something, it would be that sometimes it has more features than one might need for simple tasks. But overall, it’s a comprehensive tool that I find quite likable and useful.

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Matthew Q.

Religious Institutions, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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Word--Still a Player in the Office

Reviewed 2 years ago

I have been using MS word for several years now and I have been able to prepare large professional documents in prior work offices. The types of documents you can create are plentiful. Encrypting them is a vital plus.

Pros

I can type a plethora of documents such as logs, charts, letters, and schedules with relative ease. I love password protecting (encrypting) documents and storing them for future use. I enjoy typing nice bold mailing labels for our members.

Cons

For my needs, I don't need my documents to be live. Some of the information I encounter is very personal and does not need to be shared or collaborated with anyone. Our church still does a lot of confidential work by mail so having my documents live serves no purpose, but this may not be the same in another type of office where online collaboration is easier and more convenient (i.e. business locations separated by distance). And as noted before, the live feature seems to overwork my pc and slow it down.

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Graphic Design, self-employed

Used daily for 2+ years

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Pour un document bien structuré

Reviewed a year ago

Un logiciel que j'utilise depuis plus de 25 ans, compatible aves les outils de design graphique

Pros

l'utilisation des models proposés par Microsoft Word pour créer des cv ou différents lettres

Cons

Les marges et régles ne permettant pas d'intéger des entêtes au bord des pages

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Guy G.

Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Word processing and document generation essentials

Reviewed 6 months ago
Pros

Feel like I've used Word forever, and while I occasionally use other online tools, nothing comes close to offering the same functionality and integration with other MS apps

Cons

Really can't think of anything I dislike now that the paperclip has stopped trying to help me!