Quale Word è gratuito?
As of 2025, you can use Microsoft Word on a Chromebook primarily via the web-based version through Microsoft 365 (also called Word Online), which works directly in your browser and does not require installing traditional desktop software [3] [4]. There is no full-featured Microsoft Word desktop app for ChromeOS, but the web app provides most core Word features, and you can edit, create, and share documents seamlessly [2] [3] [4].
To use Word on your Chromebook:
- Go to the Microsoft 365 website (office.com or microsoft365.com) in your Chrome browser [3] [4].
- Sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Access Word Online for free, though free accounts have 5GB of OneDrive storage; a paid Microsoft 365 subscription gives you 1TB and additional features [2] [3].
You can also install a Progressive Web App (PWA) version of Microsoft Word from the website for a more app-like experience [2]. The Android version of Word is available through the Google Play Store, but it is designed for mobile devices and generally offers fewer features and a less optimal user experience on Chromebooks [2] [9].
Alternatively, you can use the "Office Editing for Docs, Sheets & Slides" Chrome extension. This lets you view and edit Word files directly in Google Docs without installing Microsoft Office [10].
Google Docs is another free, fully integrated option on Chromebooks. It is compatible with Word formats, allowing you to open and edit .doc and .docx files [1].
In summary: There is no native desktop version of Microsoft Word for Chromebook, but using Word Online via Microsoft 365 is fully supported in 2025, offering most Word features and document compatibility through your Chrome browser [2] [3] [4]. The Android app is also available but is less full-featured on Chromebooks [2] [9].