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Quick Guide to Microsoft Word for Android Phone

Top Features in Microsoft Word for Android Phone

Microsoft Word for Android Phone is a free mobile version of Microsoft Word and lets you open, view, author, and edit documents on devices with a 10.1-inch screen size (or smaller). 

For more overview about the entire suite, you may want to first check out: Microsoft's Free Office Apps for Android Phone.

On the final slide of this show, you will notice an Office 365 option, which unlocks even more features.

So jump in and see what this version of Microsoft Word can do for you.

User Interface and Design in Microsoft Word for Android Phone

If you use Office for desktop, this latest (June 2015) version of Word for Android Phone is likely to be the most similar version for mobile yet.

By integrating touch into the familiar tool and ribbon interface, Word for Android makes it easy to create and work with documents while on the go. Navigation is straight-forward and maximized for single-handed use.

How to Collaborate on Documents Using Word for Android Phone

Microsoft Word for Android Phones includes the Track Changes features including comments and markup, which means you can collaborate on documents.

 

Use Reflow for an E-book Experience in Microsoft Word for Android Phone

Microsoft Word for Android Phone features Reflow, which means reading documents is much like navigating an e-book. Simply swipe through screens to view layout and content.

Use Touch to Create Text Boxes, Charts, and More in Word for Android Phone

You can also create or edit charts and other objects in Word using this free app version for Android Phone. 

The app's touch commands make it easy to work with images, charts, text boxes, and other document elements.

How to Access and Share Word Documents from Your Android Phone

You can save Microsoft Word for Windows Phone documents to (or open from) cloud storage accounts including OneDrive, One Drive for Business, Google Drive, SharePoint, Box, and Dropbox.

That way, you can work on your desktop then continue on your Android Phone, for example. Word for Android Phone picks up where you left off.

If you want to share your Word doc, you can do so by emailing an attachment or hyperlink.

Use Free Pre-made Templates in Microsoft Word for Android Phone

You can find templates for creating documents on the go by starting a new document in Microsoft Word for Android Phone.

This helps you save time, whether you are creating something simple like a to-do list or a more elaborate report.

Microsoft Word for Android Phone documents are compatible with desktop versions. You may even be able to open documents in non-Microsoft formats.

You may experience slight layout issues, but Microsoft has assured users that generally, your doc's content should look the same no matter what computer or device you view them on. 

Each of Microsoft's Office for Android Phone apps must be downloaded separately.

Download Microsoft Word for Android Phone from Google Play 

You will be required to sign in to your Microsoft Account to work with documents. This sign-in is not required to view documents.

Note that in order to download and use this app you do need to be running KitKat 4.4.X or later and have 1 GB RAM.

Office 365 gives you additional features in Word for Android Phone.

Check out your options by visiting the Office 365 pricing options site.

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