Free Microsoft Word

I don't have MS Word so I've been using Apache Open Office 4.1.2 for years now. It works OK but is, for me, is very overly complicated compared to Word. FYI, I haven't have Word since I had XP years ago...I am not paying MS's prices for something that should be included with the computer at purchase.

Does anyone know of a free or cheap replacement for MS Word that works like, and is comparable with, MS Word?

 

I suggest you try Kingsoft Office 2013 9.1.0.4550 Free.
The bold number is important because the latest free version adds a watermark to printed pages and to pages exported to pdf.
It includes Writer, Spreadsheets & Presentation. I downloaded this version in 2014 and the only downside is while .pptx files can be opened, edited & exported to pdf, they can't be saved. Fortunately .docx & .xlsx files can be opened, edited, saved & exported to pdf.
Also, you can choose the old toolbar UI in about 9 different colours, or the new ribbon UI. Backup the downloaded setup file because soon you'll not find it.
http://kingsoft-office-suite.dofreedownload.com/download/

 

Thanks I'll look into those.

Question Eldon; why would I want a watermark and would the watermark be mine or Kingsoft's?

 

Kingsoft's.
This software was great but now... Well, all good things come to an end. And I'm refering to the latest free version.
Back in 2012 you could have downloaded the individual programs - Writer, Spreadsheets and/or Presentation. But no more. And now the watermark.

FYI If you select the toolbar UI, you are going to think you're using MSO 2003.

 

Microsoft Office Home and Student for 1 PC
2013 $86.89
2010 $71.89

Includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote and Outlook.

Not an upgrade from an earlier version - just install it whether you've already got it or not.

http://www.softwareau.com/148-office-2010-and-office-2013-suites-2yvM1keqO24moy

I don't know anything about this merchant, so I don't know if they're reputable or not.

 

LibreOffice 'writer' has complete compatibility with all versions of MS Office Word
http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/libreoffice_productivity_suite.html
So does OxygenOffice:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/oxygenoffice_professional.html

They are both completely free, no adware, and open source.

 

Thanks to all and I will look into the options shown here.