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Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word gives you a place to write, format, and review documents on your Mac, whether you’re a student, writer, or someone preparing documentation with a team.

by Microsoft Corporation

Get it on the Mac App Store Developer website ↗
Helps you Write articles, books & docs 31 Fix grammar & typos 24 Design print layouts 12 Collaborate with your team 40

What you get

You can turn drafts into formatted documents and revise them with others.

With Word, you can take a document from an early draft to a formatted report, article, or newsletter. You can start from a template rather than a blank page, then adjust the formatting and layout to suit your work. As you write, Microsoft Editor gives you feedback on spelling, grammar, clarity, conciseness, and tone.

When you need input, you can invite others to edit the same document in real time, control their permissions, and see who’s working alongside you. You can leave comments and assign tasks so your group knows what needs attention. You can also edit documents attached to emails.

You can automatically save your work to OneDrive or another cloud provider, making it available across your devices when you have internet access. To use this app, you need a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription.

  • Start with a structure

    You can use templates to begin reports, newsletters, and other documents without building the layout from scratch.

  • Catch unclear writing

    You get spelling, grammar, and style feedback to help you make your writing clearer and more concise.

  • Revise together

    You can co-edit in real time, leave comments, assign tasks, and control who can edit your document.

  • Continue across devices

    You can automatically save documents to cloud storage and access them on your other devices when you’re online.

Best for

  • You’re writing articles, reports, or school assignments
  • You’re reviewing documents with a team
  • You’re preparing formatted newsletters or project documentation

Skip it if

You only need basic text editing and don’t want a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription.

Screenshots

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From the developer

This application requires a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft 365 includes premium Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps, 1 TB cloud storage in OneDrive, advanced security, and more, all in one convenient subscription.
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