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8 Free Online Word Processors

Reviews of the Best Online Word Processors

By , About.com Guide

Online word processors are a great alternative to the traditional word processor that you have to buy, install on your computer, and wait while it loads up and opens your document. The online word processors below are free, easy to use, and quick to get started with.

I've found 8 excellent free online word processors and compiled them into the list below. These are the best online word processors out there and no matter what feature you're looking for, you're going to find an online word processor that works the best for you out of the options below.

1. Google Docs

Online Word Processor© Google Docs

If you're looking for a free online word processor the most similar to a traditional word processor such as Microsoft Word then you're going to want to check out the popular Google Docs.

Google Docs allows you to create, edit, and collaborate on documents quickly and easily knowing that you'll be able to access them anywhere you want, anytime you want. There's a bunch of editing options available and you won't miss Microsoft Office one bit with Google Docs.

2. Zoho Writer

Online Word Processor© Zoho Writer

Zoho Writer is a online word processor that's incredibly easy to use but at the same time has all the bells and whistles of a traditional word processor. You'll be able to create and edit documents with this free online word processor with ease.

A unique feature of this online word processor is the ability to chat within Zoho Writer as you collaborate on a document.

3. ThinkFree

Online Word Processor© ThinkFree

ThinkFree is a free online word processor that gives you 1 GB of space to save your online documents so you can access them at a later time, from any computer.

This online word processor has a few great features including ThinkFree Mobile that allows you to access your documents from your phone and Uni-Paper that lets you view your documents through a web browser eliminating the need for any installed word processor.

4. iNetWord

Online Word Processor© iNetWord

When you launch the free online word processor iNetWord, you'll be up and ready to go in a matter of seconds. The speed and simplicity of this free online world processor is what really sets it apart from the others.

With iNetWord you can create and edit documents as well as save them online so you can access them easily later. What this online word processor is missing is that there's no way to easily share or collaborate on documents.

5. Writeboard

Online Word Processor© Writeboard

Create a Writeboard and you've got an instant online word processor that's completely free to use. With Writeboard you can create documents, share them, have any collaborators make revisions, and then compare the documents.

There aren't many formatting features to this free online word processor but it's really quick to create documents and then share them with others.

6. Shutterborg

Online Word Processor© Shutterborg

Shutterborg is another simple free online word processor that loads up quick and makes it easy to immediately start a new document or open up an existing one.

You'll love the editing options in this free online word processor. They have all the basics organized in a great toolbar that sits at the top of the work area. The only downside of Shutterborg is that there's no easy way to share and collaborate on documents.

7. GreenDOC

Online Word Processor© GreenDOC

At first glance, GreenDOC might look like your standard online word processor but it really is much more than that. With GreenDOC it's easy to instantly publish your documents so you can share them with the world or just a few close friends.

GreenDOC has quite a few editing options and is a very easy online word processor to work with. It takes just seconds to get started and you don't need to register unless you want to access the file later.

8. gOffice

Online Word Processor© gOffice

The free online word processor gOffice is a simple to use program with absolutely no frills. You'll love how quick you can get started with gOffice!

With this free online word processor, you'll be able to create and edit documents and save them for later to use in the word processor on your computer.

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