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I still like LibreOffice and it does the job, but worst case I can use Office Online if I encounter one of those wierdly-formatted document if I have Internet access.
I think you are giving google way too much credit. They do most everything so they can make a profit. Even their free internet will probably make them money in the long run.
Free email? Other companies give free email as well including Microsoft with Hotmail. But this is done to read your emails to serve ads.
Free storage? Microsoft does this as well, but I believe they followed suit after google but they still give free storage. Other services exist that also do the same thing.
Free MS word replacement? Why not just use word. https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx
Free power point? https://office.live.com/start/PowerPoint.aspx
Free search? Ummm yahoo, Bing, duckduckgo, take your pick. Hell we can go back to alta Vista and ask Jeeves if you want and we can go probably farther back. But overall I have never encountered a paid search. Except from the govt. But google did revolutionize the internet search side of the industr with their indexing.
Free map routing between 2 points? What about MapQuest which existed before it, still does, and free, Bing, etc.
Tour the world? Sorry, you got me there No one has invested the money in that But they did that for their maps. which makes them money through ad revenue.
Again, you think google is amazing but they are not as amazing as you think. They offer stuff for free for a reason of making them money. For example in the past they offered 411 for free. The reason they did it was they wanted voice samples for their voice recognition. Once they got what they wanted they stopped the service. Google photos is being offered for free currently. This is obviously free because they are working on their image recognition software. Every image is being out through a neural network so it can learn.
> Why pay money for Microsoft word when you can just google “word processor” and find a dozen free ones.
Word can be accessed from a browser and it's free.
Najwyraźniej musimy poprawić znaczącą większość, jeśli nie wszystkie procesory tekstu, ponieważ w każdej polskiej wersji na jaką się natknąłem masz do wyboru selekcję "czcionek".
https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx?omkt=pl-PL
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BTW font tłumaczy się jako czcionka
If internet access is not an issue, and you don't need any advanced features (I mean literally none), you can probably get away with using the Office Online webapps (e.g. Word Online). They're free, so you can test them out to see if they meet your needs or not. There's no ruler, no equation editor, et cetera, but they are perfectly functional for basic tasks. They are available as shortcuts in the Chrome App Store if you want to make things easier for e.g. your parents (give them a simple icon in the launcher). Since this is Microsoft's own solution, compatibility is likely to be perfect (or near-perfect).
If you absolutely need an offline solution, then I'll also vote for Kingsoft Office/WPS. Compatibility is sometimes iffy in my experience, but it is significantly better than OpenOffice was when I used it years ago. I don't have experience with LibreOffice, so I can't compare to that though.
Just a note about wine - the most recent version of Office which works is 2010. Any newer version is totally broken.
Office online: https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx
I support the other recommendations for Open Office in this thread, but the online version of Word is pretty damn solid. Open Office is a lot like Word, but it isn't 100% feature/formatting compatible.
Skype for video is not officially possible, and may never be officially considering it's a wholly owned subsidiary of Microsoft.
You could do Skype via Crouton and an alternative linux distro like Ubuntu, though, but there is some technical knowledge necessary to do that.
As a fully supported alternative to Skype, you could use Google Hangouts for video, but that assumes everyone she would have video chatted with would have to use Hangouts too.
MS Word is actually better off than Skype. Microsoft has created a web version of word that you can try right here : https://office.live.com/start/word.aspx?WT.mc_id=016_Chrome_Web_Store_App_Word_1
It may not have all of the features of desktop/laptop Word, though, and requires you sign in with a Microsoft account and store your word files on their Drive competitor OneDrive.
I suggest giving that a try in Chrome on your existing laptop or desktop to see if its limitations are a showstopper in any way. If they're not, then that may just work for you on the Chromebook.
As to the model that you should get, there are many many options now... the cheapest being the $199 Acer C720 with an 11.6" display. It's still the best bang for the buck out there today. There are many other options if you want a bigger screen or thinner formfactor though.
https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx?omkt=en-US
First one is directly a link to Word, second should be to the whole "suite"... You do need to sign up/in with an account though
If you don't like Google's Docs/Presentations and such, you can always use Microsoft's Office Online. Things like Word, and Powerpoint and such are available online, as long as you have a Microsoft account.
This would be the link for Word: https://login.microsoftonline.com/login.srf?wa=wsignin1.0&whr=domain.com&wreply=https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx?auth=2
Jack Stromberg made a utility to help generate these types of links: https://jackstromberg.com/o365-smart-linksso-link-generator/
Lol i dont disagree. I know everyone will say use googles version, but you want real free excel you can use the online version free with any Microsoft account. I used word in college all the time without ever owning it.
It defaults to a cloud location like OneDrive or Dropbox, you can save it in an offline word file just like the application would do, but I don't believe you can use the application offline.
I'd also recommend looking at Google Drive Docs, it's another online word processor, and if you use Chrome you can actually use the application offline and it will sync the file to your cloud drive when you're back online. This is a completely free service as well. It also can save a word file offline (some complex formatting might be an issue).
https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx
https://www.google.com/docs/about/
Another alternative is an open source alternative like LibreOffice. It installs locally, would definitely give you all the features you need, and you can save in native word file format as well.
Here is the link to get you started if anyone is interested. You need either a (free) hotmail account or an outlook account.
Be aware that you can use Office Online. Maybe a bit more limited than desktop version (not even sure about that) but the version I tried a few years ago worked flawlessly and it should be enough for college stuff. If you lose fancy formatting while using LibreOffice, it's the solution.
And Dropbox is available everywhere, even on repositories of popular distros.
If you are looking for online editor there is Word Online from Microsoft. You will be happy as using Google Docs. Any way if you like to use a desktop app you got here some solution to choose from.
If you don't have the full Office suite installed, you can still view the file by the following methods:
Use the Word Mobile app from the Windows Store: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9wzdncrfjb9s
Upload the file to OneDrive (https://onedrive.live.com/login/ ) and use the Word Online web-app (https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx ) to view/edit the file.
Upload the file to Google Drive and use the Google Docs (?) web-app
There is a free version of Word and some other parts of Office suite online. Works the same as Google Docs does where you use a browser, but you don't run into any bullshit with converting file types and compatibility. I personally find Word and Excel online to be more functional than the Google equivalents.
Omg the number of people that think this. I understand that you are a Chrome OS noobie so I'll answer nicely. NO chrome OS doesn't use the google play store (there is a way to run android apps but that's probably too technical for you) . It uses the Chrome webstore. There is world online version however, or google docs which is google's equivalent.
Although I can't find a fix in google docs itself, I did find a solution. I use https://office.live.com/start/word.aspx since you can go under 0.21 in. and just copy and paste it into whatever doc you're using.
You might be able to find an old copy of Office out there you could buy on ebay or something since I think Microsoft only sells Ofice365 subs now. You could also bookmark this URL: https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx which is just a free online version of Word.
You can also use the free version of Microsoft Word, online. You just need to have a (free) Microsoft account (hotmail, yahoo, outlook, Skype, etc). That site can be found here:
"Microsoft Wordpad" and "Wordpad" are the same thing.
In any case, you should be able to use Word Live for free to create your document and save it to your OneDrive account then download it from there to upload.
You can try LibreOffice, but in my experience I don't recommend it if you are sending documents to others that use Word, once you get beyond plain text there are rendering and compatibility issues. https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download/
Also, the online version of MS Word is free and runs in your browser, nothing to install. https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx?ui=en%2DUS&rs=CA
Se non hai esigenze particolari puoi usare word on-line. Gratis e niente installazione, ti basta un account Microsoft e una connessione a internet https://office.live.com/start/word.aspx?omkt=it-IT
The web version of office is free so long as you have a Microsoft account. The web versions have limited functionality compared to their desktop variant but it should do the job for most people.
If you have a Microsoft email (outlook/hotmail), you should be able to use a dumb-downed version of the office Suite using office online .
Not sure exactly how this works with you phone, but if you save the files to onedrive you should be able to access them on your phone with the app.
Yeah I know exactly what you mean. Try this: https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx . I dont work with docs much so I haven't explored it much, but it exists!
fyi you can edit files in the browser from OneDrive too:
https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx
It's called Office Online.
OneDrive has the huge advantage of having a much better sync client, with the online-files feature etc. But you only geht 5GB free these days (i still have 130) vs 15 on Google Drive
Stop! I know I'm late!
Still I have some advice.
Excuse My French...
First, when cutting cards, sick to regular google. you may waste time reading Alex Jones, but there are scholars that are missed compared to using Google Scholar. Google News is good for the Politics DA's, but rarely for anything else. Think tanks like the Brookings Institute or AEI are good, and even the cites for wikipedia if you're crunched for research time.
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Now for actually cutting the card.
Get Microsoft Word with the Verbatim Template. It will save you a f*ck-ton of time compared to actually finding out how to use MS Word. If you're financially disadvantaged, or your school doesn't provide free copies of word, MS Word Online is your best friend, even though you will have to find put how to use it.
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Tags are easy; Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS). Lay judges should be able to know what the f*ck you're talking about in the card. Use a cite creator for convenience, though still verify what it says. (Don''t use it as a crutch). Get on the Open Evidence Project to find great starting places for material, as well as ideas for strategies.
Lastly, If you don't understand the argument or the evidence, DON'T USE IT!
PM me for more info, or for more specific advice.
Have fun!
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Unless you are really short of funds buy an O365 sub.
If you want free, outlook.com and Office online, or Gmail and Google apps.
Seeing as you are familiar with Outlook, outlook.com and Office Online will feel more comfortable
https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx
https://office.live.com/start/Excel.aspx
etc.
Come on over to /r/Methadone next time - every single person is on MMT over there.
Edit: Did you lose takehomes? Do you have takehomes? I test positive for THC at my clinic and it's considered "dirty" but that just means I can't go up to the next phase. I still get my weekend and Holidays. What are you so angry about - that he did you wrong? Sure. Get the clinics fax number - you can use Faxzero.com to send faxes for free - write up a letter in word, or the online free version https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx
Write letter explaining what happened, be anonymous, send letter to clinic and your states oversite board - and google around for like a State Director, etc. Mass - Fax - edous. Send four to four different "people" in one night, and since faxes are paper trails... shit will happen.
You're welcome.
My theory is be nice to your counselor but love from a distance: I show up every 2 weeks at Wednesday 730am... he doesn't "lock me out" first, trusts me to show up. "All is good, I like you, where do I sign?" Got him a Christmas card, a Thank You card and when he was out a "Get Well" card.
He's just the gate keeper to raising or lowering dose. I'm sure his degree is in social work or therapy yet, over-loaded.
I think, you might - Talk to much. Less is more - and some people, in social work, and therapy - have control complexes, and many exhibit Narcissism. (check out the trending post about that right now)
Fly under the radar. If you're losing the battle with your counselor; go to the head nurse. Go to the program director. Etc.
Be a stealth bomber not a squadron of B2s.
Open and save it in Word online
https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx
Saying send as PDF is extremely bad advice.
If advertiser asks for Word send it as Word, DO NOT send a PDF. Two reasons:
Can you follow the mot basic and simple instructions? No? It goes in the bin.
The are probably using some sort of automated reader. Not in required format? It goes in the bin.
https://office.live.com/start/word.aspx
what about the online version of word? It's not fully functional but i've written a few papers on it, then done the final editing and formatting on my desktop before submitting.
Completely depends on how much of it you would use. For your basic school and such then no you might as well use the free version or google docs but in a professional setting where advance scripts and templates are needed then it is worth it.
I don't have a solution for you, but to hold you over until the situation is resolved there's Word Online which is a free (but crippled) version of MS Word that is web based. Depending on what you do/how you use Word it might work as a temporary fix so you can still get some work done.
I personally use the Google products, which I've never had an issue with, but if you've got a Microsoft Live account, which is free, you can use Word, Excel, and Powerpoint online for free as well.
https://office.live.com/start/Excel.aspx https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx https://office.live.com/start/PowerPoint.aspx
Docs works offline, though, and I doubt the Microsoft ones do, though I don't know that for sure.
Se eu que sou desenvolvedor quase nem preciso mais instalar softwares, imagina você. Tudo que uso hoje é online, desde fazer textos, comparar arquivos ou assistir filmes. Parece que a galera aqui troca software essencial com uso este e todos precisam usá-lo também. Softwares essenciais são aqueles que você não pode viver sem. Como é da área acadêmica, um bom editor de textos é essencial, então vai de Google Docs, Keynote ou Microsoft Office, caso queira algo realmente específico existe promoção para Universidades. Se quiser jogar, existe Steam, uPlay, Origin e Battle.net. Caso tente rodar algum video e não consiga, tente com VLC. Não instale nada que altera a aparência do Windows (se for teu caso) ou Linux. Além de deixar lento esses softwares são carregados e coisas que tu não quer em um PC novo, ainda mais se tratando de um notebook.
Sempre lembrando de nunca instalar software pirata. Fazer um software dá muito trabalho, pagando por ele é a forma de você recompensar o desenvolvedor. Caso o preço não se encaixe no seu orçamento, mande um e-mail pra empresa explicando tua situação ou procure uma alternativa. Existe alternativa gratuita pra tudo nessa vida.
I do not know for sure as I personally have never tried this myself and we buy Word 2016 licenses and not the Cloud based one.
Here more information:
https://products.office.com/en-us/office-online/documents-spreadsheets-presentations-office-online
There is an Office Online they could use. I'm not sure how good it is since I don't use Word or any other programs like that but it's something.
https://office.live.com/start/word.aspx?WT.mc_id=016_Chrome_Web_Store_App_Word_1
> How much of an MS Word experience am I getting here?
FYI, you can simply go to Microsoft Word Online right here in Google Chrome to see the exact Microsoft Word experience you will be getting with a Chromebook (though it might be faster/slower in Chromebook depending on the model you get versus your current computer). My understanding is Word Online cannot be used offline, but I haven't played around with it enough to tell you for certain. It's also not fully functional Word 365, but offers enough functionality for most people.
Google Docs is also a good alternative for Chromebook users. It's compatible with Google Drive (versus with Word Online you would want to use OneDrive), and it can be used offline. Again, you can get a sense of your experience with it by going to Google Docs with your current laptop. It is fully compatible with .docx, and allows you to resave with docx.
My experience with both has been pretty seamless, but I'm probably not a good use-comparison since I'm not a heavy user of word processors.
For people who don't want to pay for Word or Excel, Word Online and Excel Online exists. It's free, made by Microsoft, and only requires a Microsoft account.
Same with Sway, OneNote etc
I am comparing web versions vs local applications. There is a word online. Are you aware? You can do an entire word document online using https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx.
You have been using local applications instead of browser based ones. That's my entire argument; local apps have a better experience than web based ones. If you disagree, then ditch your Word/PP/Excel 2007 and use the web version instead.
1) Hmm.. I think many computers would struggle to deal with multuple pdf's with hundreds of pages. However I don't do things like that on my chromebook.
2) MS office online does not have the same functions as full word (that's why its free). Its probably best you take a look now if you are able to https://office.live.com/start/Word.aspx
Yes, you do need to use the online version of Word when you're on a Chromebook. I believe you are here:
https://office.live.com/start/word.aspx
Editing online Word documents on a Chromebook is no different than doing the same thing using the Chrome browser on a Windows computer. In other words, this is not a question about Chromebooks but about using the online version of Word. I suggest you look for help on the Microsoft forums here:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/officeonline-word_online?auth=1