Some things are so useful, so universally recognized that we take them for granted. Like Windows itself, Microsoft Word is one of these things. Many people still assume that it comes with their PC.

Microsoft Word is actually part of the company’s wider Office app suite. Now known simply as Microsoft 365 (formerly Microsoft Office), Microsoft’s enterprise software is available in a number of ...

Q: I just got a new laptop that doesn’t include Microsoft Word — what are my options? A: When you go to open a Word document on a new laptop, you’re likely to be presented with a prompt for Microsoft ...

Microsoft released Office 2016 on Tuesday in an effort to remain a dominant productivity tool in the era of mobile and cloud computing. Office 2016 is the company's first update since 2013 and offers ...

Don’t be fooled, Microsoft Office doesn’t always come free when you buy a laptop, desktop or tablet. That’s why you need to know how to get free Microsoft Office in Windows 10. There are three ways to ...

When it comes to word processing, most people—and most businesses—still think of Microsoft Word. Whether it's a résumé or an essay, it's most likely to come as a .docx file, the universally recognized ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. TJ McCue is Seattle-based and covers tech & productivity tools. This article is more than 3 years old. Microsoft Word is arguably ...