How To Work With Word Documents On The Web

Caveat: You must have a Microsoft Subscription Account

You should always start your work in Word for the Web so that your work will automatically save in OneDrive.

This will allow you to share your files with your co-workers so you can collaborate immediately. If you work with your documents in the Word app for the desktop, all your changes will be saved online.

Note: To convert your Google Docs to a Word document, go to File | Download | Microsoft Word (.docx). You should now be able to open your file in Word.

Create A Document

Follow the steps below to learn how:

1. Select a new blank document, open a recent file, or select one of the templates.
2. Note: If you find you cannot edit the name, you are most likely in Reading View. Select Edit Document | Edit in Browser.
3. Open a document by selecting File | Open, and choose your document. (If you are working offline, your revisions will be saved the next time you connect online.

Rename A Document

1. You will have two options to rename your document:
2. Select your file name at the top and key in what you would like or,
3. Select File | Save as | Rename

Choose  A Save Option

Your changes will be automatically saved in Word for the web but there are additional manners in which you can save your documents:

1. Select File | Save as to see more
2. To save a copy online, select Save as
3. To save a local copy, select Download a Copy
4. To download your document as a PDF, select Download as PDF
5. To download your document as an ODT, (i,e,) open document text)  select Download as ODT

Now you have the pertinent information you need to get started!

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