How do i upload word docs to an ipad 2, How do i upload word docs to an ipad 2

Question

is there any way of getting word documents onto the ipad 2 without having to buy the app as i will only use it occassionally??

Answer 1

To work it the other way you will need an App such as  FileApp, which when coupled with DiskAid (both from DigiDNA) will give you access to the ipads folder system - which DiskAid gives you as an explorer type viewing interface.  File App runs on your pad, and DiskAid runs the interface on your PC.  There are many features, so a bit of reading first. If you go for the PRo version of FileApp it opens up the FileApp application to its full potential. Personally I love it.
When you say ''then paste it into the file structure only gave me a failed to copy 'Access denied' error'' - I take it you mean pasting into the windowsXp file structure?  or the file structure set up by FileBrowser (which is not the same as the iPad structure - need DiskAid etc for that).
Remember that unless the App gives you access direct to the ipad's structure - paste operations go the the App's file structure- some will allow it via import operations from within the App itself, - or via the file-sharing part of the 'App' page when your device is connected to iTunes.  Very few Apps will allow paste from outside applications direct to their file system, or the  iPad's file system because the App's file structure is accessible through the App's permissions only - they are stand alone, which means if you delete the App, you delete all the saved data in the Apps file structure too.
This is why I like FileApp and DiskAid - it gives me access to the iPad's filing system direct (though not the system root folder) which requires either a jailbreak or an SDK platform module.
There is obviously lots to research here, and a little investment of time and a few pounds may be required to get exactly what you want set up to your liking, but it will be worth the trouble in the end.
Best wishes, Nick