Mac to Windows file reading!

Hi this is a question for people who own a mac and windows computer. I just wanted to know if I write something on Microsoft office for MAC and then save it on my USB, will I be able to read and edit the file on my Windows PC? if not how can I do that? Thanks so much!!

More often the problems are with which vendor USB drive case than anything.
And if you want to stay NTFS to retain metadata or something, NTFS driver for Mac OS such as Paragon will mount and copy just fine and allow large files and volumes.

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I have an external drive - WD My Passport FOR MAC. I want to format it to work on both mac and windows. Which format do you think I should use? Will either one cause damage to the files on the hard drive?

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Please can you just tell me a little about each and suggest which one to use.
I know how to change it once you tell me so don't waste your time writing about changing it.

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