by Tina Gasperson

Q: What are some of the free alternatives to Microsoft Word, and how do I get them?

A: Because of its widespread use, Microsoft Word is often the first choice for small and large businesses and individuals who want the most professional looking documents they can create. However, Word is often too expensive for the average computer user, since it is only available as part of the Microsoft Office suite which also includes Excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint presentation slide software. Fortunately, there are several alternatives to Microsoft Word that can recognize, open, and save your files in the .doc format. Click to continue reading…