There are several options to use in place of Microsoft Word or Works. Both are FREE!

Google Drive
Google has an online word processor, spread sheet and more.

• You need a Gmail account
• Compatible with Microsoft formats
• Access anywhere you have internet access
• Ability to share documents with others (you have to provide the permission to share)
• Google Drive

Open Office

Full suite of programs to match Microsoft Office. Open Office is from the Open Source community.

• Installs on different operating systems (ex: Windows, Mac)
• Compatible with Microsoft formats
• Read About Open Office
• OpenOffice.org

When considering having to purchase or update your word processor, give these two programs a look and see if they will fit your needs.