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New laptop but...
theGrinch
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no Microsoft on it. Any suggestions for free word and spreadsheet software (even better if compatible with MS Office) that I can download?
"enough is a feast"...old Buddist proverb
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No Microsoft? Assuming its Windows 10, Office starter 2010 works well (reduced functionality) or loads of office compatible freebies...
https://youtu.be/qN1116j96W40 -
LibreOffice, free and compatible with MS Office.no Microsoft on it. Any suggestions for free word and spreadsheet software (even better if compatible with MS Office) that I can download?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the In My Home MoneySaving, Energy and Techie Stuff boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
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even better if compatible with MS Office
Depends on what you mean by "compatible", e.g. if you want to run Excel macros you'll need Excel.
Just editing a .doc file, there's plenty of options.0 -
Maybe Apache openoffice would work too, i think.0
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Kingsoft WPS is worth a look (we have found it to be more compatible with MS than LibreOffice)IITYYHTBMAD0
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Assuming it's Microsoft Office we're talking about, did the old laptop have it?0
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This is covered in more detail over in the main part of the website
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/free-office-softwareThere is no honour to be had in not knowing a thing that can be known - Danny Baker0
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