About Microsoft Word
What is Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word is the standard word processor for CA firms, used for engagement letters, audit reports, certificates, notice replies, board resolutions and client correspondence. It comes as desktop apps for Windows and Mac, mobile apps, and Word for the web, which is free to use online with a Microsoft account.
Word lets you share a document with anyone and edit it together in real time, and Track Changes records every edit for review, for all collaborators or just your own. Thousands of free templates cover letters, reports and more. With an eligible Microsoft 365 subscription, Copilot in Word drafts, rewrites and adds content, and its edits respect Track Changes.
Who is Microsoft Word for?
- CA firms drafting engagement letters, reports, certificates and notice replies.
- Teams that review documents with comments and tracked changes.
- Anyone exchanging .docx files with clients, banks and authorities.
What type of software is Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word is listed under Office Tools.
What are Microsoft Word's core capabilities?
- Documents: Letters, reports and certificates with full formatting and layout.
- Review: Comments and Track Changes for all collaborators or just your own edits.
- Collaboration: Share with anyone and edit together in real time.
- Templates: Thousands of free, customisable templates.
- AI: Copilot in Word to draft, rewrite and add content.
- Everywhere: Desktop, mobile and free Word for the web.
Answers above are based on Microsoft Word's website, read on 29 Oct 2026.
Who makes Microsoft Word?
Microsoft Word is made by Microsoft and is part of Microsoft 365.
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Key features
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- ?Free VersionA free version you can keep using, such as a web or reader edition.
- ?Web AppUse it in a browser without installing anything.
- ?Desktop AppInstall it on Windows or Mac.
- ?Mobile AppsUse it on Android and iOS phones and tablets.
- ?Offline AccessKeep working without an internet connection.
- ?Cloud Storage & SyncFiles and data are saved online and synced across your devices.
- ?Real-Time Co-EditingSeveral people can edit the same file at the same time.
- ?Comments & Track ChangesLeave comments, assign follow-ups or track changes for review.
- ?Sharing & PermissionsShare with colleagues or clients and control who can view, comment or edit.
- ?Version HistorySee earlier versions of a file and restore them.
- ?TemplatesStart from ready-made templates for invoices, trackers, letters and more.
- ?AI AssistantBuilt-in AI such as Copilot or Gemini to draft, analyse or summarise.
- ?Microsoft Office File SupportOpen, edit or convert Word and Excel files.
- ?E-SignatureSign documents or request signatures electronically.
- ?Reminders & NotificationsGet reminders for tasks, due dates or events.
- ?Business PlansPaid plans for firms with business email, admin and more storage.
- ?Admin & Security ControlsManage users, devices and data security centrally.