

The development of the browser-based application for Windows 10, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS users makes it easy and convenient to work solo or in collaboration. If you always had internet access, you could use an iPad Pro for your only machine and have full Microsoft Office. I have read you can edit VBA macros in Excel but not create them. I'm at ABA TECHSHOW in Chicago right now, and the big news on Thursday was that Microsoft released a version of Word (and Excel, and PowerPoint) for the iPad. I personally use a combination of Dropbox and Documents to Go. It works even better at creating content with the addition of a bluetooth keyboard. It is a computer (not designed to be primary computer, but definitely a computer) and works great at creating and editing content. I am unclear if it allows Visual Basic Macros. Absolutely YES, you CAN create and edit MS Word docs on an iPad. Not only is there no requirement to pay to use Microsoft Word anymore, but there’s also no requirement to even install it if you’re using it on a PC. In fact, you cannot get Microsoft Access or Microsoft Publisher any other way.
CAN YOU GET MICROSOFT WORD ON YOUR IPAD FOR FREE
Previously, Microsoft had a standalone Word app for both iOS and Android, but it has now merged Word with Excel and Powerpoint on mobile in the single Microsoft Office application.Īgain, to use it you only need to log in with a Microsoft account for free access to basic features, as well as online collaboration, backup to OneDrive, and the ability to create PDF files from your documents. Using Microsoft Word on a smartphone or a tablet might not be your first choice, but it’s possible and it’s also free. You can download it from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. More advanced features are available to users with a Microsoft 365 subscription, but if all you’re looking for is basic access to Microsoft Word on your smartphone or tablet, this will do the job very well. (Image credit: Microsoft Office Mobile) How to use Microsoft Word for free on iOS and Android
