Do I need Word on my computer to use this?
507660
You print the document from the program, no need for Word. Use a parchment paper and it really looks good.
791514
No, but you can download Open office for free and it does all that MS Office does. Actually some things better.
1754707
No I don't believe so. Although short on ram and disk space I have been able to do everything I have thrown at it. For light to medium duty tasks it's a great little tool. I have word and excel as well as several of my own programs on it. It still has half of its disk space left. If disk space is a problem get a large USB 3.0 drive to store your data on.
377793
Word processor does not come by default. You may need to buy MS office 2010 for document creation needs.
1355408
You have to buy it - this computer does not come with MS Office. (a HUGE bummer...I realized this and was very disappointing myself....not only do you have to deal with annoying Windows 8, but you don't even have basic Word or Excel.)
1769001
Yes, it came equipped with a limited version of Word, but that was more than adequate for me. It is a great computer, I really enjoy it.
1319101
No. You have to buy Microsoft Office2013 or you can buy Word and Excel individually, I think.
1336168
Yes, you need XP on the machine. XP is the OS (operating system) and think of Office as the software that runs on top of the OS.
1886376
This chromebook has a own application for word but not compatible with ms office, you may have to get documents to go application, that would help you for processing word document
969667
Google docs can open and edit Microsoft Word files, and you can download them again as a Word file afterward if you wish. Also, Microsoft now has Office Online, which I haven't used, but supposedly will let you use Word if you have a Microsoft account. This would allow you to use "Word" on the chromebook if you somehow needed more than Docs has to offer. However, I have never looked back after switching to Docs, and I usually just "print" to PDF if I need to send something to someone.
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I don't think so. You may be able to download a free app for that, but I do not have Microsoft Word Yet.
1040054
I would say you probably need the pc download. It's because you have an HP and not a "Mac" or "i" computer. Those are Mac downloads.
2088669
No, mine had a free Microsoft essentials word program. word and excel speadsheets
2242459
You can use Microsoft word. It does not come with Microsoft word. I downloaded it and use it often. You can get office 365 which is I believe 7 dollars a month instead of paying 150 dollars for regular office. Here's the link https://products.office.com/en-us/Word
126344
yes, but word an excel are just trial versions. WIn 8 its original. Its a very fast laptop, am very happy with it .
1534361
You can use Google Docs/drive and Quickoffice. You can also use the web versions of word. So you can't exactly install Microsoft word like on windows but you can use similar programs or the web version of word. I use Google docs even on my desktop, it sync accross all my devices...So I see no need to use word anymore.
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Yes, you can download OpenOffice for free. I'm using LibreOffice (more features) on my ASUS Q200E. It does not come with Word or PowerPoint. Also, it comes with Windows 8, and can run Netflix and YouTube videos.