Microsoft Word Alternatives: Wordsmiths, Rejoice!

Microsoft Word is ubiquitous--but it isn't the only choice. Whether your main concern is price, complexity, specialized functionality, system footprint, or some combination of the above, one of these word processors may give you what Word doesn't.

Jan 28, 2011 12:00 AM
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AbiWord

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OpenOffice.org

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Dark Room

Dark Room is a full screen, distraction free, writing environment. Unlike standard word processors that focus on features, Dark Room is just about you and your text.

Basically, Dark Room is a clone of the original WriteRoom that is an

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Writer's Blocks

Writer's Blocks for Windows is a unique writing tool that will help you organize ideas and information faster than ever before. Just enter each point or idea into our expandable, movable text blocks and off you go.

You've put the...

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Scrivener for Windows

Rated: Jun 25, 2012 2:15 PM

Popular creative writing tool Scrivener helps authors create books, research proposals, and other long-form works.

4.5/5

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Windows Live Writer

Rated: Nov 15, 2010 2:46 PM

Write, design, and publish your innermost thoughts with this full-featured, free 'blog processor.'

4/5

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Rough Draft

RoughDraft is a freeware word processor for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP. Although suitable for general use, it has features specifically designed for creative writing: novels, short stories, articles, plays and screenplays. It's...