Microsoft Word Viewer Alternatives for Linux

Microsoft Word Viewer is not available for Linux but there are a few alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is ONLYOFFICE, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Microsoft Word Viewer and three of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Microsoft Word Viewer are LibreOffice - Writer and Fidus Writer.

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    ONLYOFFICE

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    Open-source office suite offering document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing with co-editing modes, plugin support, integration across 30+ services, robust security, and mobile access. Available in Community, Enterprise, and Home Server editions for versatile deployment.

    83 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
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    LibreOffice - Writer

     1308 likes

    An open-source word processor offering rich formatting and style options across multiple platforms. Versatile enough to handle both simple memos and complex book publishing, it supports a wide range of document formats and Microsoft Word compatibility, enhancing productivity through templates and layouts.

    90 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
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    Fidus Writer

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    Fidus Writer is an online collaborative LaTeX editor especially made for academics who need to use citations and/or formulas. The editor focuses on the content rather than the layout, so that with the same text, you can later on publish it in multiple ways: On a website, as a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
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