Microsoft Word: Edit Documents

Word on Android

Microsoft Word: Edit Documents is a mobile word processor for creating, opening, editing and sharing documents on an Android phone or tablet. It suits students, office workers and anyone who needs to work with Word files away from a computer, especially when keeping the same document available across devices matters.

What it handles

The app supports everyday document work, from writing letters and reports to reviewing longer files. You can format text, arrange pages, work with tables and images, and read documents in a layout suited to a smaller screen. Templates are available for common jobs such as resumes, cover letters and brochures, which can save time when starting a new file.

• Open and edit Word documents on mobile
• Convert documents between Word and PDF formats
• Add comments and review changes during collaboration
• Use OneDrive integration to access files across devices
• Switch between editing and a more comfortable reading view

Who should use it?

Word is a sensible choice for people who already use Microsoft 365 or regularly exchange documents with Windows users. Its main strength is continuity: files with detailed formatting, images and tables are designed to remain usable when work moves between phone, tablet and PC. The number of available tools can feel dense on a small display, but familiar Word users should find the layout easier to approach than an unfamiliar editor.

At a glance

Published by Microsoft Corporation in the Productivity category, the app has a 4.78/5 rating from more than 15.2 million reviews and 1,000,000,000+ installs. Those figures reflect its broad use, while its strongest case remains straightforward: it brings a full document-editing workflow to Android without leaving the Microsoft Word format behind.