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Microsoft's word processor for creating, editing, collaborating on, and sharing documents.
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Verified 2026-10-19 from Microsoft 365 Apps official update history.
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Microsoft Word official sources by platform
Where can you install it?
What-Version labels who publishes or maintains each route. Community routes are useful, but they are not presented as vendor downloads.
Version evidence and catalogued download links are anchored to the publisher-owned source.
Open publisher source ↗System requirements
- macos: One of the three most recent macOS releases on a supported Apple-silicon or Intel Mac, subject to Microsoft's current Microsoft 365 requirements.
- windows: A supported Windows release on x86, x64, or ARM64. Microsoft installs 64-bit by default in most cases, while 32-bit remains available for compatibility scenarios.
- linux: Microsoft does not publish a native Word desktop app for Linux. Word for the web is a separate browser experience.
Does Microsoft Word have an Android app or APK?
No verified Android app or APK in the catalog. Microsoft Word does not have a verified Android app, Google Play listing, or official APK in the What-Version catalog. Desktop installers for macOS, Windows, and Linux will not run on Android.
Open official Microsoft Word websiteFor APK searches, prefer vendor-owned pages, Google Play, F-Droid, GitHub releases, or documentation explicitly linked by the project.
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest Microsoft Word version?
Microsoft's Microsoft 365 Apps history lists Windows Current Channel version 2609, build 20430.20182, released October 13, 2026. Word and Excel share this Office update channel. Mac, perpetual Office editions, and other update channels can use different versions.
Does Word support Windows ARM64 and Apple silicon?
Yes. Microsoft supports the desktop Office apps on current Windows ARM64 devices and Apple-silicon Macs, alongside Windows x64 and Intel Macs.
Can I install Word without a Microsoft 365 subscription?
Yes. Microsoft also distributes perpetual Office editions and some standalone licenses, but the exact installer and activation flow depends on the license or account you own.