Log in with a free Microsoft account (Outlook, Hotmail, or Live). If you don't have one, you can create it on the spot.
If you need the full power of Word—including advanced formatting, offline access, and mail merge—you must download the desktop software. Free Microsoft 365 Online | Word, Excel, PowerPoint
You don’t actually need to download anything to use the online version of Word. It is a web-based application that runs directly in your browser. Go to Microsoft 365 for the Web .
If you’re looking to , you generally have two main paths: accessing the lightweight web version for free or downloading the full-featured desktop application through a subscription or one-time purchase. 1. How to Access Microsoft Word Online (Free)
While it's a web app, you can often "install" it as a Progressive Web App (PWA) through your browser's settings (e.g., in Chrome or Edge) so it appears in your app list. 2. How to Download the Desktop Version (Paid)
Once logged in, you can create new documents or upload existing ones from your computer to edit online.