Microsoft Word

What Microsoft Word is

Microsoft Word is a document editor available on Android, iOS, macOS, the web, and Windows. It supports offline editing, track changes, and real-time collaboration. The free plan provides Word for the web, sharing and collaboration, basic spelling and grammar tools, and 5 GB of cloud storage. Microsoft 365 Personal costs $9.99 a month, billed monthly, and adds desktop Word for PC and Mac, use on up to five devices simultaneously, 1 TB of cloud storage, and Copilot in Word. Business Basic costs $7 a month, billed annually, and includes web and mobile Word, 1 TB of storage per user, business email, and Microsoft Teams. Business Standard with Copilot costs $23.50 a month, billed annually, with desktop, web, and mobile Word, Copilot in Word, and 1 TB of cloud storage per user. Desktop apps are available for Windows and macOS, and the maximum document size is 512 MB.

Who it suits

Word suits people who need document editing across mobile, web, and desktop platforms, including offline work and collaboration. Its plans also fit individuals or businesses seeking desktop apps, cloud storage, or Copilot in Word.

Limits

The free plan provides Word for the web and 5 GB of cloud storage. Microsoft Word documents can be up to 512 MB.

Getting started

1. Open the Word website or use Word on Android, iOS, macOS, or Windows
2. Choose Microsoft Word Free for Word for the web, sharing, collaboration, and 5 GB of cloud storage
3. Choose Microsoft 365 Personal for desktop Word on PC and Mac, up to five simultaneous devices, 1 TB of storage, and Copilot in Word
4. For business use, choose Business Basic or Business Standard with Copilot based on the listed Word versions and included services

Verdict

Word covers document editing across web, mobile, and desktop, with offline editing and collaboration. The free plan is web-based; desktop Word and additional storage appear in paid plans.