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Free Word? See how to download free versions of the editor

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Learn how to use Word for free in your browser, download official apps, and discover free alternatives to Microsoft's word processor.

Did you know that you can use the Word free of charge? O Microsoft Word is a text tool that allows the user to create and format their documents in a fast and modern way. This very popular tool is part of the application suite of Microsoft Office and can be used on a variety of devices, such as desktop, laptop, tablet e smartphone. Today, the basic package that includes the Microsoft Word it's costing 359,00 BRL a year on the manufacturer's official website, but today we are going to teach you how to use this program for free.

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Microsoft 365, packaged apps from Microsoft (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

At some point in your life, you've probably had to use the Word to produce a school or academic text and, if you are part of the group of people who do not want to spend more than three hundred reais a year on the most basic service of the Office pack, there are some alternatives that can meet your needs on whatever device you are using. In this special post, we will teach you step by step how to download some free versions of this program that will make your life easier when it comes to text production and formatting. Check out!

How to create a Microsoft account to use free Word

Before downloading any of the programs that will be mentioned in this tutorial, it is necessary that the user has a Microsoft account to access these applications.

1. Access the link account.microsoft.com and you will be directed to the website of ecosystem, where you can create your account by clicking on “create account”.

Microsoft login screen with Office icons, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
 Microsoft website splash screen (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

2. Fill in your E. or phone number.

Microsoft: create account
Microsoft: create account (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

3. Create a password for your account.

 microsoft: create a password
 Microsoft: create a password (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

4. After filling out your E. or phone and create a password, you will be asked for a code to verify your account. Enter the inbox of E. that you used to create the account and copy the code sent to validate the creation of your account ecosystem. If you used a phone to register, you will be sent a SMS containing a verification code.

A free text editing tool, available for download and use at no cost.
Microsoft: verify email (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

5. Before everything can be finalized and you can gain access to your account, you will need to do another verification to ensure that you are not a robot.

Microsoft account creation screen with robot verification and next button.
Microsoft: verify account (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

6. Solve the challenge that will appear on the screen following the instructions on the page itself.

Microsoft account creation icon with squares showing matching objects.
Microsoft: Verify Account - Solve the Challenge (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

7. Finally, just fill in your age and country where you live and click on “next” to access your account.

Microsoft age verification screen, requesting date of birth.
Microsoft: set age (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

Ready! Now that you've created your Microsoft account, let's go to the ways on how to use the free word.

Discover 3 ways to use Word for free

Word Mobile for Windows

If you are using a screen smaller than 10,1 inches, the Word Mobile is a good way out for you who want to use the program for free. It works on any device and offers you the same features as the paid version. If your screen is not compatible with this version, you will need a subscription Microsoft 365 to use the program.

1. To download the Word Mobile go to microsoft app store and click on “get app from store”.

Download free versions of Word to edit documents at no cost on your computer or mobile device.
Download Word Mobile (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

2. The store ecosystem will open and by clicking on purchase you will be able to carry out the download.

Image showing the Word Mobile download screen, highlighting the "get" button to download the edit.
Microsoft Store: Word Mobile (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

3. After finishing the download, you will be taken to the app home screen and you can sign in with your account ecosystem.

Microsoft account login screen for windows.
Word Mobile home screen (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

4. After performing the login in your account, you will be directed to the program production screen and you can start using the application.

Image of a computer screen displaying Word document templates.
Create document in Word Mobile (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

Word Online

Another way to use the Word free is using your version online. to use the Word Online, it is enough that the user has an internet connection and he will have all the resources that the Microsoft Word has to offer, plus auto-save and document sharing that can be edited in real-time by someone else. To access it is very simple, but you need to use your account ecosystem — which you've probably already created following the previous steps in this tutorial.

1. Access the Microsoft Web site and then click on the “enter” button.

Free Word editor for downloading online versions of Office.
 Sign up for Word Online (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

2. Fill in the information with your E. or phone number, click “Next” and also add the account password ecosystem.

Microsoft login screen for downloading free software.
Word Online: sign in (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

3. After performing the login you will have access to the home page of the website.

Microsoft 365 login screen with a user satisfaction message.
Welcome to Word Online (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

4. After reading the welcome messages and some basic initial instructions, you will be able to use, in addition to the Word courses all or Office pack free of charge as long as you have an internet connection. Just select the option you want to create, in the example a document.

Screenshot of the free Word text editor with formatting and layout options.
Word Online splash screen (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

Microsoft Word for Android and iOS

If you have a device Android ou iOS know that the text editing tool of ecosystem is also available for these devices. You can download and use for free the Microsoft Word directly from your cell phone, and it is complete and has the same functionalities as the version for desktop with. To know how to download Word free, check the step by step.

1. The Microsoft Word is available on Google Play for users of Android.

Microsoft Word screen with the option to install and edit documents for free.
Microsoft Word for Android (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

And it is also available at App Store for users of iOS.

Microsoft Word open button in the App Store.
Microsoft Word for iOS (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

2. After performing the download, click on “enter” and you will be directed to the login screen. login.

microsoft word login screen for android or ios
Microsoft Word login screen for Android or iOS (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

3. Enter your E. and account password ecosystem that were created earlier.

Image showing how to obtain free versions of the Word editor.
Sign in with a Microsoft Word account for Android or iOS (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

4. After logging into your account, you will be offered a subscription premium of the applications of ecosystem, if you do not wish to subscribe, simply continue clicking on the “ignore for now” button.

Free text editor to download on your device.
Get premium apps in Microsoft Word for Android or iOS (Screenshot: Gabriel Princesval/Showmetech)

5. And you will be directed to the application's home screen, where you can start producing your texts.

Microsoft Word login screen with the option to download a free version of the text editor.
Create document in Microsoft Word for Android or iOS (Screenshot: Gabriel Princessval/Showmetech)

So, did you like our tips? So don't waste time and take the opportunity to use one of these versions of Microsoft Word and don't forget to comment below what you think!

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