iPhones, iPods, and iPads forum: Best app to create and Edit Microsoft Word Documents?

Thanks for the reply

by Fagen - 4/22/12 8:28 AM

In Reply to: Dropbox would be my suggestion but, by mrmacfixit

BTW, I am aware that there isn't a "3" in the name, but wanted to clarify the iPad I have.

I am looking for something that would not require an internet connection, so that I would be able to work on documents anywhere.

Suggestions?

Any idea when Microsoft may come out with Office for iPad?

Thanks!

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So far, never.

by R. Proffitt - 4/22/12 9:12 AM

In Reply to: Thanks for the reply by Fagen

MSFT is hard at work making their own pad systems. For now you should take a look at Pages.

However, there is a GIGANTIC issue with systems that don't install printer drivers. Part of how Word renders relies on hints from the printer driver to get to the WYSIWYG display.

Since no printer drivers are in the iPad, no true WYSIWYG. Will that be an issue for you?
Bob

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Word doc's anywhere with iPad

by KenHusveg - 4/22/12 9:58 AM

In Reply to: Best app to create and Edit Microsoft Word Documents? by Fagen

Here's two ways to try accessing and creating Word doc's anywhere with iPad.
Use Pages and Dropbox (or maybe next week Google Drive).
or Google Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office.

I doubt Microsoft will come out with Office for iPad anytime soon.

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