HBut did you email an important Word document but not install Word? No problem, because there are several options for opening and editing the document anyway. The COMPUTER BILD program explains how it works.
Open a Word document: Via the web app
If you don’t need the full functionality of Word installed, things are very simple: With the Word Online web service, you can open the file, get the most important editing functions available and don’t pay a cent for it. The only requirement is that you create a free Microsoft account.
Editing a Word Document: Using Office Alternatives
Not satisfied with Word Online’s functionality, or want to use the document offline? Then you can achieve your goal with one of the free, complete alternatives to Microsoft Office, like LibreOffice. You can find out what options are available in the Office Alternative Guide.
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