A better word processor than Abiword?

IMHO, abiword sucks. It's too buggy. Openoffice it too large and bloated.
Is there a better word processor out there for GNU/Linux?

dpb wrote:And also a word processor, not a text editor.
A word processor is just a WYSIWYG (ie: broken) text editor.

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  • HT202879 Other Word Processors than Pages? & why do we have to pay for an upgrade that is incomplete?

    I am very unhappy.
    In order to access my documents from iCloud I have to upgrade to Mavericks (free, alright) and the new Pages, for which I have to pay.
    The new Pages (and Numbers etc) does not have the same functionality as the one I have been using - yet I have to pay for it. Alright, Apple promises to upgrade in the next six months and add the new functionality. This is not good enough.
    This was a very unpleasant surprise today - when I went to my document that I have been working on on my iPhone and my Mac at various times during the day and the Mac one had changed to 'Untitled 47' and the version on my iPhone would not open on my Mac unless I upgraded to the new Pages - $19.99 - and to OSX Mavericks - free - but I don't want to upgrade yet. And I don't want to pay for a new version of Pages that clearly does not have the same functionality(according to the user comments and the apple page that  this discussion is about).
    I have praised Apple to high heaven for the functionality of iCloud. But this really really annoys me.
    If there's anything I hate its a company I am relying on forcing me to upgrade before they've sorted out the bugs.
    I am definitely considering changing to a different company's word processor - if only they had a word processor that I could use on my Mac and iOS devices.
    Does anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks Tom! Following your advice I posted a (shorter) version at feedback.
    And thanks for those hints. Yes I've been looking at those ones.
    IA Writer and Byword both can use the iCloud.
    Writeroom only syncs using Dropbox.
    Of course they're very minimal apps compared to Pages, or Word.
    I feel very depressed.
    Perhaps I will have to use one of these and then import into Word for final editing.
    Believe it or not, for a minute I thought MS Word might be a contender for iOS syncing - because there is this thing called Office 365. But look at the reviews.
    https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/office-mobile-for-office-365/id541164041
    I really don't want to deal with all the problems of updating to Mavericks just now.

  • How can I find a word processor other than TextEdit?

    I recently bought a word processing program called AbiWord for my imac. I just bought it cheap from the internet and thought it worth to try since I am writing a document that needs more than TexEdit can do.
    Can anyone advice me on this as I'm not willing to  buy a Microsoft Word for my imac.
    What is the best and cheapest way to get a good word processor for imac OS 10.6.3 Snow Leopard ?
    Bergljot

    Well. to upgrade I don´t know as it´s such a time consumer but I´ve now got hold of OpenOffice and this program seems to be ok to do the tasks I´m looking for layout etcetera.
    Thanks, Bergljot

  • Which word processor should I download?

    Hello.
    Should I download OpenOffice.org or NeoOffice.org? Which one is the better and more reliable one? Which one has more features? Would you recommend another word processor for my iMac?
    Thank you.

    Hi,
    Hello.
    Should I download OpenOffice.org or NeoOffice.org? Which one is the better and more reliable one? Which one has more features? Would you recommend another word processor for my iMac?
    I am running both of them on my Macs and both run fine without issues and do what I want from them.
    For a Word processor only have a look at AbiWord http://www.abisource.com/
    Thank you.
    You're welcome.
    Stefan

  • Word processor on iphone

    anyone have any idea if on the new software coming out they will have a word processor, i mean its supposed to be the latest technology and not having a word processor is a real pain
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    Allan Sampson wrote:
    Due to the SDK - software developers kit for the iPhone and iPod Touch released on March 6, more than likely, yes. Apple may provide their own word processor for the iPhone called Pages, which is compatible with Word, and Microsoft may develop a version of Word that is iPhone compatible, but this is anyone's guess at this point.
    I'm assuming that Dataviz will eventually release an office package for iPhone, as they already have one for Palm, WinMob, Blackberry & Symbian.
    To each his/her own, but the last thing I'm interested in doing is typing a formal letter on such a small device.
    I've used Documents to Go (Dataviz) for many years on my Palm devices. The spreadsheet alone replaces most of the calculators in the App Store. Being able to edit Word documents while on the road is a very valuable feature. Interestingly, the Word and Excel apps in Docs 2 Go are far better than Microsoft's own on WinMob.

  • Word processors

    i need a word processor for my mac, any suggestions

    Another free, open-source option, more evolved and Mac-like than OpenOffice, is LibreOffice. It reads, edits and saves documents in MS Office formats as well as its own, and it includes word, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing, database and formula processing capabilities.
    That said, I prefer using Apple's Pages ($20) whenever I don't need to create MS Office-compatible documents, i.e., whenever I'm writing something that I'll print instead of sharing it electronically with non-Mac users. (Pages does read, write and save in Word's file format, but complex document formatting doesn't translate very well.) A point in LibreOffice's favor is that I like the spreadsheet in LibreOffice better than Apple's Numbers, which I got with Pages and Keynote as part of the iWork package. (They're now available separately.)
    If your work will require frequent sharing of elaborately formatted documents with Windows-based users of MS Office, unfortunately you'll have to buy MS Word for the Mac to get the best possible compatibility and avoid losing formatting in the translation. Ever since the demise of Word 5.1a (must be 15 years now), I have loathed Word for always being certain that it knows better than I do what I want to type and write and constantly getting in my way. I can only imagine how much more obnoxious it would see if I weren't an excellent speller with a good command of grammar. Most infuriating is the fact that I've never been able to type a numbered or bulleted list of items in Word without having it laid out exactly the way Word thinks I should want it instead of the way I want it, no matter how many "features" I turn off.

  • Changing MS Office (test drive) from default word processor

    Sorry for sucking up so much topic space, but I spent the better part of an hour trying to figure out how to change my legitimate MS word 2004 to the default word processor from the test drive version that comes on the MBP. Everytime I click on a MS word file I get an error message because I deleted the test drive version that was set as the default to open the word documents--how do i change this???
    Any ideas? Seriously, I googled it and everything, it must be more simple than this!

    Hi seagonus,
    If you have removed the test drive from your computer, and now have the full version of Office installed, highlight the file, click on the More Info tab to the right. A box will open that will have a drop down that says "open with" . In the list you will see the option for Microsoft Word (default). If this doesn't work, then you haven't truly removed the test drive, and that could be the problem. If so run the uninstaller again that comes in your MS Office folder under "Additional Tools". Good luck!

  • What word processor is right for me?

    Hi guys.
    I have done extensive searches on this topic, but still have some unanswered questions.
    First of all, my 1gig black macbook will be arriving some time next week (fingers crossed). I can't wait. As so many people with the intel chips, I now have to chose a proper word processor that will meet my needs. Needless to say, I can't wait until Office 2007 is released!
    Essentially I need to be able to receive word documents and powerpoint presentations from windows machines. I would like to be able to open them and edit them as I please. Also, I need to be able to send them back, open them on a windows machine and print them.
    I am a university student, so I only use word for papers that can occasionally include digital photos, or just pictures from the internet.
    I use powerpoint to look at lecture notes from my professor and need to able to take notes on them i.e. add my own info to the slides.
    I can live without Excel for now. I have seen the recent beta of NeoOffice, that looks like a very good solution. Can I send/receive documents to/from windows machines? My only problem with this solution is that it seems to require close to 400mb. That seems large to me and I would think the program might not be as snappy as I want it to be. Any thoughts?
    I could instal MS Office for macs, but since it doesn't run natively, I am hesitating. What about a program like Papyrus? I have downloaded a trial version and it runs extremely fast. I was not able to find a powerpoint equivalent on there. Is there one?
    Also, what about iWork? I saw that pages is is mainly for publishing and using fancy templates...Is that program more than I need? Keynote of course looks great.
    Any comments are much-appreciated.

    Appleworks has always worked for me since leaving microshaft! I use notta for MS stuff on my computer and in my home. I just went to the recent Pages and like it a lot - appleworks works on my MBP on intel and is quite fast but I am also going to switch over 100% to pages! I am actually in transition. neooffice loads very slow but it it nice. I tried and used to use it but i remember reading that there was support or development issues going on re: not happening or else the actual freeoffice ro whatever the parent app is does not support anythging with neooffice anymore so i stopped using it. I found some stsuff slow in neoooffcie due to it being run in Java.
    If it was to be developed and ssupported more I would probably try using it. be careful of the various builds re: your OS too. i was using a panther build before and that was my introduction.
    I am happy generally with pages. I need something that is as stable as I can get for business stuff.
    Neooffice is somethin if it does take off again that I would consider. but slow load and sosmetimes i type and there is a lag before the characters emerge on the page.

  • Cannot copy and paste to third party word processor.

    Greetings to all, I have Windows 7 Professional 64 bit with latest updates on a W520.This is my personal computer with no network. I can not copy and paste, to third party word processor. I was trying to copy and paste to an external hard drive. The computer knows the drive is there. When I do the response is that I have to contact the administrator. Thank you.

    Hi Ldxrunner2015
    I would like to know what word processor program are you using?
    Is your W520 managed by company (Domain) or personal?
    When the response is contact the administrator, does it prompt you for password or other credentials?
    Have a nice day! 
    Peter
    W520 (4284-A99)
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  • My HP Desjet 1050J410 crashes my word processors

    My HP Desjet 1050J410 crashes my word processers especially microsoft word 2007 and i can't print anything. i have downloaded lastest printer software from Hp but to no avail. i use XP SP 3. i can scan and make photo copies but crashes word processors. i have uninstalled and reinstalled the 2007 MS word and also done diagnostics checks which replied everything is working perfectly. Please i want help.

    Hi @Wapito
    From your description, I feel this is an issue with Word. Although you have uninstalled Word and reinstalled, I believe the issue is some how related to the program. Please use the following link and let me know what errors you find; How to view error signatures if an Office program experiences a serious error and quits.
    To be sure, let's also run the Print and Scan Doctor, it might help. The HP Print and Scan Doctor is a free utility (tool) that helps to quickly resolve common printing, scanning and connectivity issues including but not limited to:
    Connectivity:
    USB: Verifies that the USB connection from your computer to the HP product is working correctly.
    Network: Verifies that the network connection between your computer and your network is working correctly.
    Device Status Test: Checks for device errors such as out of paper, paper jams, carriage stalls, and paper feed issues, and then provides instructions for fixing the error.
    Driver Check: Checks for missing or corrupt driver files.
    Device Manager: Checks for problems in Device Manager that would prevent printing.
    Device Online: Checks if the product has been paused or set to offline, and then sets the status back to online if necessary.
    Print Queue: Checks for and clears pending print jobs in the print queue (a log of print jobs waiting to print).
    Port Match: Checks the port settings for the HP product.
    Device Conflicts: Checks for conflicts with other drivers, such as other printer brands.
    Ink Issues: Checks the cartridges and ink levels for issues that affect print quality.
    Print Settings: Checks and adjusts the print quality settings.
    Test Print: Prints a test page for print quality evaluation, and provides options for cleaning and aligning the printhead if necessary.
    Scan Tests: Checks the scan mechanism, drivers, and registry entries.
    Source:Try the HP Print and Scan Doctor for Windows
    Click here to download and run the Print and Scan Doctor> www.hp.com/go/tools
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  • Best word processor?

    Any recommendations as to which word processor is best for Mac?

    There is no best WP for any computer...there is a best WP for you but without knowing your circumstances we cannot give any meaningful advice. MS Word is great if you need 100% MS compatibility but it has a high learning curve and is more than a little frustrating to use. Pages (part of Apple's iWork suite) is very nice though it has a bit of a learning curve too. Mariner Write is quite good as are the two Nisus offerings. These are just a few of your choices. The good news is that all of them can be downloaded and tried out (and an MS Office tryout should already be on your computer).

  • Cheap but good word processor for mac?

    Hey just got a Macbook today and the saleswoman said i have a 30 day trial of iwork. But after it runs out i would have to pay 80$ to buy it. Are there any word processors out there that are good and cheap? Also doesn't Microsoft Word work on Macs so I could just stick my Microsoft Word CD in and install that?

    Don't overlook TextEdit.app which comes free on your Mac. TextEdit handles fonts, basic formatting, tables and spell-check well. It also saves to and opens a variety of formats including .doc (i.e. Microsoft Word).
    Sure there isn't any track changes or grammar features, and it won't insert footnotes, or endnotes, and there are no built templates, no ability for mail merge or presets for labels, however, it does stay out of your way, and type.
    other than that I would get the Student Edition of MS Word. Pages isn't so much a word processor as it is a desktop publishing / layout app.

  • Best option for a word processor for the G3 dual usb running Panther

    More and more I am coming to rely on my G3 for word processing tasks - particularly research notes and a personal journal.
    So far I've tried the simple text editor (quick but poor text on-screen), OpenOffice (being xwindow it's slow to load and slow to update screen) and AppleWorks (good display but no spell checker) -each have problems for me.
    What is the best word processor for the G3 running Panther (or Classic/9 for that matter). I need: Quick to load/run, readable text, automatic word wrap, spell checking and a reasonable path to exchange files with my desktop Linux system.

    AppleWorks does have a spellchecker; it just is not automatic (check-as-you-type).
    In AppleWorks, go to Edit menu > Writing Tools > Check Document Spelling.
    I've never used anything (in a major way) except AppleWorks.
    A couple of options which you haven't mentioned are Pages in _iWork '06_ (or earlier; the current version has left behind G3 processors) and _Microsoft Office for Mac_.
    I'm unsure of how well any of these will integrate with Linux. Open Office may be your best bet there. (I'm just guessing. It seems like common sense to me that Open Office would work with an open OS like Linux.)
    Another application which is creating a buzz and sounds like it could work for you is _Google Docs_. There would certainly be no problem with Linux integration there. It looks like it would be easy sharing all the way around and you shouldn't find any incompatibilities as long as you have a decently up-to-date browser.
    I'm not sure anyone has developed the "perfect" word processor, but there are some good ones out there. Good luck on your quest.

  • Word processor and/or excel on iPod Touch?

    Hello,
    I'm in the process of purchasing an iPod Touch, but if I do I intend to use it both as an mp3-player and a PDA (what's the point of having wifi on your mp3-player otherwise, huh?)
    In that case, I will need some sort of word-processor and excel-program on it. I normally use Open Office on my laptop.
    I'd like to know:
    - Are there any applications specifically developed for this?
    or
    - Do you know of any programs/applications that can be installed and used, even if they're not primarily designed for the iPod Touch?
    Of course I intend to jailbreak it first.

    Extra info related to this:
    I've now found out that online apps (like google docs, for example) can be used for this purpose, with more or less satisfying results. When app store opens there will also be at least a few different programs for connecting to your home computer and possibly using the programs installed on that.
    For offline use there are presently apps available (developed for iPhone) that are both limited in useability and take up serious amounts of precious memory. Personally, I think they seem rather crappy.
    Until something better comes up through the app store the best choice is probably google docs or similar online services.

  • AppleWorks 6.2.9 - Word Processor crashes upon any keystroke

    I am using AppleWorks 6.2.9 for OS X (10.4.7). Whenever I open a 'Word Processing' document, whether new or existing, AppleWorks quits as soon as I type a single keystroke (any key that would produce a character in the document - modifier keys do not produce this effect).
    This does not happen in the Spreadsheeet, Database or Presentation modules; only the Word Processor behaves this way. I have tried:
    1) Deleting Appleworks preference files and restarting
    2) Updating AppleWorks to 6.2.9 (it was 6.2.4), deleting preference files and restarting
    3) Removing AppleWorks 6 (Classic) and AppleWorks 6 (OS X) and all their preferences files and reinstalling only AppleWorks 6.2.4 (OS X)
    4) Removing AppleWorks 6 and all its preference file, reinstalling AppleWorks 6.2.4 (OS X) and updating it to AppleWorks 6.2.9 (OS X)
    None of these have done any good.
    No program but AppleWorks (as far as I can tell) manifests this problem and then only the Word Processor. Removing and reinstalling AppleWorks and its preference files doesn't fix it.
    Thinking that it might be some issue involving the keyboard, I plugged my Apple 101-key keyboard into a USB port on the computer (rather than a USB hub). All other programs seem to work properly with regard to keyboard input; only AppleWorks does this, leading me to think that the problem is not hardware related.
    I'm not sure where to go, from here. I have been using AppleWorks on this computer (a G4/1.25DP/MDD) for almost 3 years with few problems. I have installed a couple of games, lately, but nothing that I would think would cause this sort of behaviour.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated, as word processing is quite central to my use of the computer. In any event, thanks for taking the time to read this and consider it.
    PowerMac G4/DP, PowerMac 8500/300, iMac   Mac OS X (10.4.7)   AppleWorks 6.2.9 (OS X), Apple USB keyboard

    Hello
    Well known behaviour.
    Look at:
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=607337
    Yvan KOENIG (from FRANCE dimanche 30 juillet 2006 21:08:58)

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