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This free, open-source word processor strikes us as a worthy alternative to pricey, big-name products. AbiWord has a quick learning curve, since the interface is very similar to those in Word and WordPerfect.
You'll find just about all the features you need, including the ability to cut and paste, highlight, and a bevy of common formatting tools. Although we did miss a grammar-checking utility, AbiWord can check your spelling in many languages--you'll need to choose the appropriate foreign language dictionaries during installation. A huge plus is the ability to open and save Microsoft Word documents, though the program also has its own proprietary file format. You can download plug-ins at the publisher's site to import and export a wide variety of other formats, including OpenDocument.
The latest version integrates with the AbiCollab Web service for sharing documents, and finally introduces an annotation feature that competitors have long had. AbiWord should appeal to a wide range of users who seek a functional word-processing app but lack a large bank account.
Publisher's Description
From AbiSource:
AbiWord is a lean yet full-featured word processor. It features a familiar-looking interface, basic character formatting, paragraph alignment, a spell checker, interactive rulers and tabs, styles, unlimited undo/redo, find and replace, and image support. It can also import Microsoft Word 97 and RTF (Rich Text Format) documents, as well as support headers/footers, superscript/subscript, widow/orphan control and newspaper-style columns. Many plug-ins are available.
What's new in this version: Version 2.8.4 fixes a bug where deleting a character in non-Western scripts caused a random number of characters to be deleted.
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All versions:
3.9 starsout of 200 votes
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Current version:
3.9 starsout of 7 votes
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"easy to use freeware"
Version: AbiWord 2.8.4
Pros
easy to use
Cons
nothing worth noting
Summary
I haven't used it that long yet, but have found it user friendly
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"very good program."
Version: AbiWord 2.8.4
Pros
i like it because it is so light. i did not need a big program like open office, so this was perfect
Cons
i have not found any at this time
Summary
light on system resources, and its a good free program, which is always nice
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"Perfect for the average home computer"
Version: AbiWord 2.8.4
Pros
It's free, small and light on resources
Cons
none so far
Summary
A free program that does what I need it to do, great for the average user. Microsoft Word, for me, has too many options that I don't need, and like a lot of users will never even discover, let alone use
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"I find this program very bad on the help side"
Version: AbiWord 2.8.4
Pros
I am sorry i don't like it
Cons
the templates don't do anything and the help area is very bad
Summary
I have been trying to learn it but
you can't find it at the how to area
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"It's free software. :)"
Version: AbiWord 2.8.4
Pros
It is free software and it is easier to use.
Cons
There were no cons.
Summary
I like to have free software and I could use when I need.
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"A Graet Word Processor"
Version: AbiWord 2.8.4
Pros
If you need an outstanding word processor for writing letters and making attractive reports, this program is all you need. The printed document is my main concern; not that the code came from Microsoft.
Cons
There really are none.
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"good product"
Version: AbiWord 2.8.4
Pros
has everything you need for office work, letter writing, compact.
Cons
none that i can see
Summary
would recommend it for a small compact office system
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