Microsoft Word for iPhone

A mobile-first word processor

Microsoft Word’s free mobile app brings much of the desktop experience to phones and tablets, letting you create, open, edit, and share documents wherever you are. Designed for efficiency on the move, it provides an intuitive interface and an extensive set of templates so you can start new documents quickly — from cover letters to resumes — without sacrificing familiar desktop features.

Professional layout and broad file support

The app maintains your document’s formatting and page layout so work looks consistent across devices. Advanced formatting tools let you tailor content for formal reports, creative projects, or client-facing proposals.

Supported document types include:

• Resumes
• Notes
• Scripts
• Blogs
• Letters

Reading and converting options enhance flexibility: a distraction-free reading mode and a built-in PDF converter that lets you edit PDFs directly.

Teamwork features and document control

Collaboration is central to the app. Commenting tools and in-line discussions make it easy to review and refine drafts with colleagues, while the integrated viewer lets teammates open files without switching apps. Sharing is simplified to a few taps, and document management features help you monitor who is editing and when.

Built-in AI to speed up writing

Word includes Copilot, an AI helper that assists with drafting and editing. Use the Draft workflow to jump-start a document by entering a prompt and receiving an initial text that you can refine. Copilot also:

• Suggests grammar, spelling, and style improvements
• Rewrites or restructures existing text
• Converts text into tables or other formats on demand
• Offers a chat-style interface for asking questions and pulling snippets into your document

Be aware of limitations: chat histories are not always saved for later reference, certain file types or content formats may not be fully supported, and language coverage can vary.

Practical limitations to consider

There are a few trade-offs to keep in mind:

• The app requires a fair amount of storage, typically around 1 GB.
• Devices with screens smaller than 10.1 inches must sign in with a Microsoft account to create or edit documents.

Bottom line

Microsoft Word’s mobile app delivers a powerful, polished editing environment that closely mirrors the desktop version. Its formatting fidelity, collaboration tools, and Copilot integration make it a strong choice for professionals who need dependable document editing on the go. Despite storage and sign-in requirements for small screens, it remains one of the leading mobile writing apps.