Which word processor do u use

[raakii]

Can anyone help me find out the best word processor

[Arup]

The last time I used MS Office was 2002, after that I only use Open Office and currently use it on Ubuntu and on Windows its the Go OO which is OO made by the same guys who make it for Ubuntu.

[JRViejo]

While there is no "best" of anything, I use Abiword Portable (http://portableapps.com/apps/office/abiword_portable) for fast word processing work on the road.

I also have MS Office 2003 and use OpenOffice.org Portable (http://portableapps.com/apps/office/openoffice_portable) occasionally as well.

[Bob D]

-{ Quote: "...the best word processor" }-
Using StarOffice, thus voted OO.
Doubt it is the "best", but is quite adequate for my needs.

PS: No Corel Wordperfect? I'm sure they still have some devotees.

[Cloudcroft]

Open Office

[Osaban]

MS Office 2002 with XP and StarOffice with Vista. Some people say that MS Office 2002 should be compatible with Vista, I couldn't install it myself, and I don't see why I should buy the latest MS Office simply because I have Vista.

[YeOldeStonecat]

-{ Quote: "Some people say that MS Office 2002 should be compatible with Vista, I couldn't install it myself, and I don't see why I should buy the latest MS Office simply because I have Vista." }-

It's fine...what was the issue you had?

[wtsinnc]

I don't need a full office suite, so AbiWord is perfect for me.

[Osaban]

-{ Quote: "It's fine...what was the issue you had?" }-

The installation starts normally, after a couple of minutes when it starts transferring files it stops and reports an unknown error. The installation CD is more than 6 years old so it is possible that the CD itself might be too old, although it looks in excellent condition. I should also add that I'm very happy with StarOffice and its very reasonable price.

[YeOldeStonecat]

-{ Quote: "The installation starts normally, after a couple of minutes when it starts transferring files it stops and reports an unknown error. The installation CD is more than 6 years old so it is possible that the CD itself might be too old," }-

UAC on? Launching installation in compatibility mode? If Star works for you..great...but just to note, Office XP does install and run fine in Vista.

[Mrkvonic]

Lyx, of course.
Mrk

[Triple Helix]

Office 2007 :thumb:

TH

[acr1965]

I sometimes use Office 2007 as I got it pretty much free from work. But I have used Ashampoo 2006 and it is my favorite freeware word processing program.

[Osaban]

-{ Quote: "UAC on? Launching installation in compatibility mode? If Star works for you..great...but just to note, Office XP does install and run fine in Vista." }-

Thanks for the suggestions. I've tried them all, and I really think the installation CD is damaged.

[Pinga]

-{ Quote: "there is no "best" of anything" }-
Well said!

-{ Quote: "Lyx, of course." }-
There is no 'of course' either :)

[Dark_Hanzo]

I'm using office 2007 standard ed to write short reports or papers (< 20 pages), but mostly I use winedt (paid software) for documents written in [la]tex :)

[yashau]

Use Office 2007 at the office (yeah surprise lol). None at home tho. However I do have EmEditor for editing text.

[NoIos]

Mainly Abiword and OpenOffice Writer.

[lodore]

at home openoffice or office xp

my parents computer has office xp and my computer has openoffice.
tbh i prefer MSoffice but i cant really afford it atm plus i dualboot linux so im trying to get used to openoffice.

at college we have office2007.

[Threedog]

For word processing, I use Word Perfect more than Microsoft but use but use Excel over Quatro Pro.

[Warlockz]

I voted Abiword, but I like the basic Rich Text document the most, Microsoft Office just gets on my nerves, I would choose Portable Abiword or Portable openoffice, over microsoft office anyday!

I also like Power Notes, and the note feature in Opera for taking notes!

[Eice]

-{ Quote: "Lyx, of course.
Mrk" }-
Always wanted to learn Lyx... but using OpenOffice at the moment.

[Mrkvonic]

Once you get into latex, you'll see how your productivity goes up 400%. And you simply can't compare the quality of output. Check out my Apache guide on me website and see the quality of rendering of computer modern or latin modern fonts. Arial, Times and others are cartoon fonts in comparison.
Mrk

[TonyW]

Microsoft Works.

[mercurie]

Open Office but want to try Abiword one day.

[funkydude]

Open Office. I have a trial of office 2007 which I sandbox open whenever I need to use it, keeps it at 30 days.

[Arup]

Lyx for math, OO for rest, Abiword is excellent if all one needs is a WP, it handles all formats with ease, even more than OO.

[nomarjr3]

I use Microsoft Word 2007, because of it's user-friendly interface. The tabs makes it much easier and time-efficient to make documents.
And the polls don't lie ;D

[demonon]

Office 2007 on most computers. As an alternative I also have AbiWord.

[dell boy]

what people use and what people think are the best are two different things.
ms word 07 is probably the best based on features but in my opinion open office is the one to go for since it is a free package of word/draw/math/impress and more which are similar to the ms office package but free.
also it is totally compatible with ms office and most word processors

[siberianwolf]

for business/office use ms office or open office will do good. but for home use, as long as it covers the basics and long as it's free, any decent app will do fine.

[PastTense]

I'm surprised at the results. Mostly I use MS Wordpad, occasionally MS Office XP.

So no one uses Wordpad any more?

[Skytrooper]

WordPerfect X3. WP is especially well-suited for preparing legal pleadings.

[Q Section]

The Guide (http://theguide.sourceforge.net/features.html). It is very different from all the aforementioned and can be used for adding trees on the left side.

[Nick Rhodes]

Office 2003 and Open Office 3.

[ahriman]

Lyx for me. LaTeX is my friend :) (usually).

[Mrkvonic]

-{ Quote: "Lyx for me. LaTeX is my friend :) (usually)." }-

Good to see someone else using LaTeX ... You're not alone, buddy.
Mrk

[blacknight]

Microsoft office 2003: I generally need only Word, Excel and Power Point, and 2003 is perfect for me. :)

[tipstir]

MS Office Pro 2003 - Word (plain jane)
MS Office Enterprise 2007 - Word (fancy jane)

[ralphn]

Zoho Writer. writer.zoho.com/

[Pedro]

-{ Quote: "The Guide (http://theguide.sourceforge.net/features.html). It is very different from all the aforementioned and can be used for adding trees on the left side." }-
Thanks for the tip Q Section from MI5 :)
portable=1

[gr277]

Open Office....not only better, it is also free!! ;D

[midway40]

MS Office Word 2007. I have come a long way from my first w/p, WordStar ;D

[Saint Satin Stain]

I use Jarte Pro. It is easy to use; it integrates in it my dictionary, WordWeb Pro, my thesaurus, Mobysaurus Thesaurus, and an online encyclopedia, Wikipedia. I only have to push a button to open them. WordWeb Pro also opens when I select a world to look up and Control and RightClick. In the Jarte Pro you can program the dictionary , thesaurus, and encyclopedia buttons. The free Jarte you can't.

Check out Jarte and Jarte Pro, (http://www.jarte.com/) unless you work in a corporate office you will never use a Microsoft processor again.

Before Jarte I used Rough Draft (http://www.salsbury.f2s.com/rd.htm); it's also a good word processor. Either is one is better than Word for most folk. They are not bloated with the bells and whistle that you don't use or need. Writers should use Jarte or Rough Draft.

[SirPeterPan]

I have many productivity software installed. As for Word processors, I use the following, in order of frequency: Windows built-in (Wordpad, Notepad) and OpenOffice's Writer.

[Noob]

Office 2007 here :D

[nikanthpromod]

Kingsoft Office;D

[The Hammer]

Office 2000.

[cruchot]

Other, Papyrus Autor III

[subhrobhandari]

MS Office 2007.

[icr]

MS Office 07 I won some months back during my college fest.

[steve161]

openoffice. Free and adequate for what I need. I'm linux only btw and, while I do a lot of work with the .doc format, there usually is not too much formatting involved, so OO does what I need.

[progress]

Microsoft office 2007 - but maybe I'll try Open office 3.2 soon :)

[wat0114]

Other: MS2010 Pro (was MS 2007 Pro)

$11.00 through MS HUP, a deal I couldn't pass on. The gift that keeps on giving :)

[vasa1]

OpenOffice.org 3.2 Writer (& Calc).

[Woodgiant]

Good old Microsoft Office 2007;) Soon 2010:blink:

[SourMilk]

Softmaker Office 2008. Got it free. MS compatible and only uses 38MB of disk space (for WP, SS, and DIC. That is all I use - it also has DB and Presentation plus multi-language if wanted). Ashampoo sells a newer model under the Ashampoo name.

SourMilk out

[adik1337]

using MS office 2010 now

[snowdrift]

MS Office 2010

[osip]

Atlantis is all what I need and I'm very satisfied with it.

[Noob]

Changed to Microsoft Office 2010 ;D

[hugsy]

Notepad :)

[Mr.PC]

Just purchased OFFICE 2010 Pro Plus.