Word counter
Quickly check the word count of your online documents for free in Word and ensure...
Online document editor
Create and edit documents on the web in Microsoft Word and store them online to access anywhere.
Advanced document editing tools
Format with a wide range of editing features
Create polished drafts fast and enhance readability with integrated formatting tools. Heading styles, fonts, colors, and themes keep files consistent, while paragraph settings and margins give precise control over spacing and layout.
Proofread and strengthen copy online
Use real-time spelling and grammar corrections to write with confidence. Editor in Word can improve conciseness, formality, and readability, while similarity checks highlight text closely matching online sources.
Rewrite and edit documents with AI
Produce high-quality content and increase productivity with Copilot in Word. Draft new documents quickly, improve tone and clarity on existing pages, or summarize long projects into concise key points using AI.
Edit files online with Word
Create versatile documents from resumes and cover letters to business letters and reports with Word. Write faster using ready-to-use templates, or format files with customizable tables, headings, and a variety of layout options. Open, edit, and save projects directly in a browser, no downloads required.
See document word count at a glance
Meet editorial guidelines and write clear and concise copy with automatic on screen word count. Easily check page word count in a glance on the bottom left corner of the screen. Find more valuable insights, like readability score, character count, and estimated reading time with Editor in Word.
Ensure accurate spelling in over 20 languages
Polish multilingual documents like blogs and training manuals with the Word spell checker. Automatic spell check runs while typing to make proofreading faster. Click a red underlined word to view suggestions or synonyms, and skip names or colloquial terms. Also run manual checks during editing stages, turn spell check off for selected text, or add custom words, so they're never flagged again.
Refine writing with correct grammar
Make communication clear and easy to follow with Editor. From SOP manuals to memos, seamlessly apply grammar improvements and recommendations that are underlined in blue. Choose from formal, professional, or casual writing styles to get customized suggestions matching the intended tone.
Leverage AI-powered assistance in Word
Generate content ideas or improve an existing document with AI using Copilot in Word. Explore AI text generation, editing suggestions, and coaching tools without downloading external software. Condense lengthy meeting notes into key takeaways or table visualizations using AI summarizer to save time on reading and review.
Build clear, organized drafts with templates
Start with a free Word template in the perfect format and structure to personalize online. There's no need to generate an outline from scratch. All templates include professionally designed layouts, so all you need to do is adjust color palettes, swap fonts, and edit text to match any purpose.
Collaborate online and share with OneDrive
Save documents to OneDrive and invite collaborators to view or edit with a shareable link. Multiple editors can work online in the same document from any browser, with changes and comments appearing in real time. Securely send projects to external writers in guest mode to enable cross-platform access, while maintaining version control.
How to edit and share documents online with Word
Visit Microsoft Word online for free.
Start with a new blank document, upload an existing document to edit, or select a Word template to customize.
Rewrite, summarize, or generate new content with Copilot in Word.
Use collaboration tools like comments and track changes to work efficiently together online.
Access secure online saving options through OneDrive and SharePoint. Share documents via sharable links, or email as attachments directly from Word to Outlook.
Frequently asked questions
How to edit a document in Microsoft Word online?
Start by uploading a document like a report, business letter, or training material to Microsoft Word in a browser. After uploading, click the file in your browser to open it in an online Word tab. Word can open .docx files online automatically, or convert PDFs to editable Word documents.
How to open PDFs in Word online?
Convert text-based PDFs to Microsoft Word to view or edit them online. First, upload a PDF to OneDrive then open it to view it temporarily. Next, click on the PDF in OneDrive, then from the top menu, select Open > Open in Word. Word will create a copy of the PDF and convert it into an editable Word file. Next, select the OK button to continue inside the Word web app. our original PDF stays unchanged. Word creates a new .docx version you can edit. The Word desktop app is not necessary to open a PDF in Word.
Can scanned documents be edited in Word?
Word can edit scanned documents that are in PDF format. Upload the doc to OneDrive and open it to convert it. Be aware that formatting can look different depending on the scan quality.
Is the desktop version of Word required to edit a document?
Upload documents to OneDrive or Microsoft Word to edit them all online. For instance, if a file is in a .docx format in an email, go to Microsoft Word and upload the attachment directly without opening it on a computer.
How does co-editing work in Word
Co-editing in Word lets multiple people work on the same document at the same time. Save a document to OneDrive or SharePoint, then share a link with collaborators to see edits appear in real time. Use comments and track changes to review every addition and deletion before accepting. Co-editing works in any browser, so collaborators don't need the desktop app.