Solved I need a free word processing program

[linda661]

I really need a free word processing program.

I can't afford to buy any software. I'm living on a fixed income now. I know how to use Word and Excel, so something similar would be good. I only would be using it to write letter and make spreadsheet. I don't need and don't want and "tables". I have Open Office but find it difficult to use.

Any suggestions for a free and simple program???

 

[whs]

Open Office is really your best bet for spreadsheets.. But for something similar to Word you can use Wordpad which is your All Programs > Accessories. It has many of the same functions as Word.

 

[boohbah]

would this be any good to you, ive not used it but it claims it is similar to ms office.

AbiWord

 

[Gornot]

I would recommend trying out Free office software, Kingsoft office suite free 2012

It greatly resembles Office 2003, so if you're kinda nostalgic about those years, this is perfect.

 

[linda661]

I'm going to try the Kingsoft office suite. I read a bad review for Abi.

thanks everyone....as usual

 

[huffman]

Here is another alternative:

LibreOffice


Home » LibreOffice

 

[pparks1]

^ LibreOffice really is just OpenOffice with a different name. So, if you don't like OpenOffice, you likely aren't going to find LibreOffice any more to your liking.

 

[Gornot]

+1 on that, though I was too lazy myself to reply with the exact same thing xD

 

[seavixen32]

I realise it's not free, but Microsoft Works is ideal for the home user and at around $40 is a reasonable price too.

Microsoft Works Home

 

[z3r010]

Not worth the $40 when the more fully featured open/libre office is free IMO

 

[boohbah]

i completely forgot but if you open a windows live account you can use office online free.

Office Web Apps - Office.com