is microsoft word compatible with an apple computer?

Answer 1

Yeah.

Answer 2

Not the standard word. It is for Windows only. But there is a version of office, for mac, available. Be careful on here. Some people talk when they should not. Microsoft and Apple are no more motal enemies then GM and Ford. Microsoft has even infused money into Apple to keep it afloat.

Answer 3

Yes. Word will operate on any MAC I have seen. I have some reservations about the Office 2003 versions, and maybe some Office XP , since if you activate the so called advanced features of word, then Macs will have a hard time. However, in a Broad sense, MACs will open just about anything you through at them, and possibly more. As a general workhors, a MAC has far more Office based capabilities than a PC, and far less crashes ( unless you force it to try and interface with various unstable PC style servers)

Answer 4

They have a version of Word. It is too expensive for me. (don't remember how much) but my Mac Mini came with Apple Works, which is a program that is virtually the same as Windows Office. The only difference is the compatibility between the two programs.

Answer 5

The Software Itself Is Not Compatible But The File Format Like ".doc" Are Compatible If You Want MS Office On Your Mac You'll Have To Buy The "Mac" Version Of MS Office.
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OpenOffice (Free, OpenSource, Requires X11):

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NeoOffice (Free, OpenSource):

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ThinkFree Office (Demo):

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Answer 6

Yes. There are Mac versions of Microsoft Office, and Mac programs can import MS docs too.

Answer 7

Yes. If you buy a MAC there is Microsoft Office 2004 in Apple stores to buy for it. I have it.

Answer 8

You can buy Microsoft Office software for Mac but you can't use the exact same Office that you have for your Windows based computer.

Answer 9

As the recent commercial states, MAC OS has been able to run Microsoft Applications for years now.

Answer 10

I am going through this myself . I bought microsoft office for mac. Or you can get a virtual pc and then load word onto the virtual pc.

Answer 11

you may deploy Microsoft workplace (with be conscious, of direction) on Apple, yet you ought to install workplace AutoUpdate for Mac. on your Apple better is to get the iWorks kit: Pages (be conscious), Numbers (Excel, sorta) and Keynote (potential element).