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.
Create online documents with full control and no downloads required
Access the complete range of editing features in Word from anywhere, including popular document templates, proofreading, and AI rewriting tools. Collaborate with others in real time to create your best work.
Edit documents online with Word
Create popular documents with ease, from resumes and cover letters to business letters and new business plans with Word. Utilize Word industry standard features including professional formatting, tables, proofreading, real-time coauthoring, templates, and compatibility with other Microsoft 365 apps.
See document word count at a glance
Check a document's word count at any time in the bottom left corner of your screen. Select the word counter for more granular stats like character count, time it takes to read or present your content, and Flesch-Kincaid readability scores.
Ensure accurate spelling in over 20 languages
Allow Word spell checker to correct any spelling errors in your language. Click on a red underlined word to view multiple suggestions or synonyms, and disregard names or colloquial terms that are flagged.
Refine writing with correct grammar
Put your best foot forward with the grammar checker in Word. Select suggestions underlined in blue to improve grammar as you write, whether you're creating a business letter, monthly report, or resume. Choose from formal, professional, or casual writing style within Editor to get more customized suggestions. There are also options to select formal, professional, or casual within Editor to influence the suggestions.
Leverage AI rewrite and summarize tools with Copilot
Use Copilot to get intelligent editing suggestions in Word if you’re a Microsoft 365 subscriber. Copilot can help you overcome writer’s block by writing new content, or improve your document with quick tools like AI rewriting, making it shorter with a summary, coaching suggestions, or visualizing content as a table. If you aren’t a subscriber, explore Copilot here.
Start with professional templates
Jumpstart a document by selecting from a wide range of Word document templates across letters, brochures, cover letters, and many more. With a few clicks, select a free and customizable template, modify color palettes, and edit text with your own.
Collaborate online and share with OneDrive
Share documents with collaborators through OneDrive when you’re ready. You can give other people access to view or edit the doc, and you’ll see when they make changes or add comments. Multiple people can edit at the same time in any browser, and they don’t need the desktop version of Word to collaborate on your document.
How to edit and share documents online with Word
Visit Microsoft Word and sign up for a free Microsoft account if you don’t have one
Start with a blank document or browse and select a template from the library to use
To collaborate, select Share and copy the link or email it directly from Word
In Link settings, decide whether you’d like to give view or edit access
After sharing, select Manage access to see collaborators or delete shared links
Frequently asked questions
How to edit a document in Word online?
Start by uploading a document like a report or business letter 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 Word documents and view or edit them online. First, upload a PDF to OneDrive then open it to view it temporarily. Select Open in Desktop and Word will convert the PDF to a Word doc. Select Edit in the next popup to open the document in Word for the web (the desktop app isn’t necessary).
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.
Do I need the desktop version of Word?
You can upload docs to OneDrive or Microsoft Word and edit them all online. For instance, if you get a .docx file in an email, you can go to Microsoft Word and upload it directly without opening it on your computer.