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When comparing AbleWord vs Google Docs, the Slant community recommends Google Docs for most people. In the question“What are the best free MS Word-compatible word-processors?” Google Docs is ranked 2nd while AbleWord is ranked 4th.
Specs
Exports.doc; .docx; .pdf; .rtf; .txt; .htm; .html
FormsNo
Imports.doc; .docx; .pdf; .rtf; .txt; .htm; .html; .tif; .wmf; .png; .jpg; .gif; .emf
OCRNo
PlatformsWindows
Real-time collaborationNo
Rich MediaNo
Accessibility VerificationNo
AnnotationNo
ISO CompliancyNo
PDF DRMNo
e-SignaturesNo
Exports.docx, .otd, .rtf, .pdf, .txt, .html, .epub
FormsYes
Imports.doc, .docx, .docm .dot, .dotx, .dotm, .html, .txt, .rtf, .odt
OCRYes
PlatformsAll, cloud-based
Real-time collaborationYes
Rich MediaYes
Database managementYes
DiagrammingYes
Formula editingYes
LicenseProprietary
NotetakingYes
PresentationsYes
Project managementYes
SpreadsheetsYes
Word processingYes
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Pros
Pro Free
AbleWorld is a completely free program.
Pro Free
Pro Simple
Cons
Con Includes only a small subset of PDF editing features
Included are only common word processor features for PDF editing. It also means that PDF files imported to AbleWord will attempt to match existing PDF layouts to those supported by AbleWord.