I can't edit existing Word docs

I can't edit existing Word docs with *any* of the five Word-processing apps I downloaded (free). I can edit documents I started on my ipad, but not on my computer. I can view them just fine though. Is there an app that lets me edit existing docs, which I've transferred from pc? Or, is my ipad 2 broken?

Have a look at the following:
http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/quickoffice-pro-hd-edit-office/id376212724?mt=8&l s=1
http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/office2-hd/id364361728?mt=8&ls=1
http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/documents-to-go-premium-office/id317107309?mt=8&l s=1
http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/polaris-office/id513188658?mt=8&ls=1

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