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Word Processing, Spreadsheets & More

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The resources on this page are mostly Web-based substitutes for software. Most require free registration.

Word Processing on the Web


Google Docs and Spreadsheets Opens in new window
  • Create, edit and collaborate on basic documents on the Web.
  • You may upload existing files in popular formats such as DOC.
  • You can also view your documents' revision history and roll back to any version.
  • Take a Tour

Think Free Office Opens in new window
  • Create Microsoft Office compatible word processing files or edit existing documents.
  • Take a Tour

Writeboard Opens in new window
  • Create and edit writeboards, which are sharable web-based text documents that let you save every edit, roll back to any version and collaborate with others.
  • Take a Tour

Zoho Writer Opens in new window
  • Online word processor with collaboration features
  • No download, no install — just sign up for free to create and manage documents.



PDF Makers


Free Online Conversion to PDF Opens in new window
  • How? Simply browse to the file to be converted on your machine and upload it for immediate conversion to PDF.
  • Once converted, the resultant PDF file is made available via email.

Green Print : Saving Money Today, Trees Tomorrow Opens in new window
  • "GreenPrint's patent-pending software eliminates unwanted pages saving paper, ink, money, and millions of trees."
  • Also, "creates PDFs with 1 click."
  • Free download for Windows, free 30-day trial for Mac OSX.



Resume Builder on the Web


Emurse Opens in new window
  • Create resumes using expert advice and an easy to use builder
  • Take a Tour



Spreadsheets on the Web


Google Docs and Spreadsheets Opens in new window
  • Create, edit and collaborate on basic spreadsheets.
  • You may upload existing files in popular formats such as XLS.
  • Take a Tour

Think Free Office Opens in new window
  • Create Microsoft Office compatible spreadsheet files or edit existing files.
  • Take a Tour

Zoho Sheet Opens in new window
  • Online alternative to traditional spreadsheet applications with powerful features like charting, collaboration and more



Presentation Tools on the Web


Think Free Office Opens in new window
  • Create Microsoft Office compatible presentation files or edit existing files.
  • Take a Tour

Zoho Show Opens in new window
  • Online presentation tool to create, edit, publish and show presentations



Chart and Diagram Tools on the Web


Gliffy : Free Web-Based Diagram Editor Opens in new window
  • Create and share flowcharts, network diagrams, floorplans, user interface designs and other drawings online.


This page last updated October 08, 2009 by Web Team

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