Online Word Editor

Write and format documents online with styles, tables, pictures, headers and footers, then save as Word, PDF, RTF, ODT and more. Runs in your browser.

How to use Online Word Editor

  1. Start a new document, or open a Word (.docx), OpenDocument (.odt), HTML, Markdown or text file.
  2. Format text with the ribbon: fonts, styles, lists, tables, pictures and page layout.
  3. Your document saves automatically as you type.
  4. Use File, then Save as, to download it as Word, PDF, RTF, ODT, HTML or text.

About Online Word Editor

Online Word Editor is a free word processor in your browser with a familiar ribbon. Write letters, reports and assignments with fonts, styles, lists, tables, pictures, page breaks, headers and footers, and page size and margins, then print or download the result.

Open Word (.docx) and OpenDocument (.odt) files, as well as HTML, Markdown and text. Save as Word (.docx), a Word template (.dotx), Rich Text (.rtf), OpenDocument (.odt), PDF, HTML, Markdown or text. Your documents also save automatically in this browser, so you can close the tab and carry on later.

Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded. Complex Word layouts, such as text boxes and tracked changes, may look different after opening, so check the document before you send it.

Features

  • ✓100% free with no usage limits
  • ✓Works in any browser — nothing to install
  • ✓Instant live preview of your result
  • ✓Mobile, tablet and desktop friendly

Benefits

  • ★Save time with fast, one-click processing
  • ★No software, no registration and no email required
  • ★Your data stays private — nothing is stored
  • ★Completely free, with no hidden costs or watermarks
  • ★Use it anywhere, on any device with a browser

Frequently asked questions

Where are my documents saved?

In this browser on this device, and only there. They are not uploaded, so they won't appear on another device, and clearing your browser's site data deletes them. Save as a file to keep a copy.

Can I open and save Word documents?

Yes. Open .docx files and save as .docx, and the result opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Very complex layouts may change slightly.

How do I make a PDF?

Choose Save as, then PDF. Your browser's print dialog opens; pick Save as PDF as the printer.

Is Online Word Editor free to use?

Yes, Online Word Editor is completely free with no usage limits, no watermarks and no sign-up required.

Do I need to install software or create an account?

No. The tool runs entirely in your web browser — there is nothing to download and no account to create.

Is my data stored or shared?

No. Your input is processed securely in your session and is never stored or shared.

How do I use Online Word Editor?

It takes just a few steps: start a new document, or open a word (.docx), opendocument (.odt), html, markdown or text file.; format text with the ribbon: fonts, styles, lists, tables, pictures and page layout.; your document saves automatically as you type.; use file, then save as, to download it as word, pdf, rtf, odt, html or text..

Does Online Word Editor work on mobile and Mac/Windows?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets, Windows, macOS and Linux.