Word processing on Android: 5 good apps

In this practical tip, we present the best Android apps for word processing on your smartphone. So you can do work on the go.

1. Google Drive: All texts in a cloud

In "Google Drive" you can upload all your texts in the Google cloud and synchronize them with your devices.

• Operation: Operation is very easy since the menus are not overloaded and self-explanatory. A short tutorial also explains the most important functions and operation.
• Scope: The numerous formatting options are also unproblematic. You can also scan the text of documents and then edit them or save them as PDF. However, the app, for example, reaches its limits when it comes to page numbers. You create the text documents with the separate "Google Docs" app. You can now edit and save them offline. In addition, "Google Docs" automatically saves every entry, which means that data is never lost again.
• Price: "Google Drive" and "Google Docs" are available free of charge in the Play Store.

2. Microsoft Office Mobile: Word on your Android smartphone

The free Microsoft Office Mobile app helps you create and edit Word files. Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations can also be easily edited and created. Microsoft Office Mobile actually gives you all of the Office programs.

• Operation: Operation is also very easy. You will find your way especially through the structured menus. A short tutorial will also help you here.
• Scope: With the app you can convert your text documents into different formats. The formatting is not lost. Word automatically saves from time to time. You can also set up a connection to Google Drive or Microsoft's One Drive, where the documents are then uploaded.
• Price: You can also find the app for free in the Play Store.
• Conclusion: "Microsoft Office Mobile" helps you to edit Word documents on Android devices. This works well and by connecting to "Google Drive" or "One Drive" you also have access to your data everywhere.

3. OfficeSuite Pro 7: full text editing on the go

The Android app "OfficeSuite Pro 7" offers you a large scope for mobile text editing. You can save your documents in a cloud of your choice, such as Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive.

• Operation: The operation of the extensive text editing is very easy thanks to the clear file type icons. This way you keep an overview.
• Scope: You can easily save text documents as PDF. This way you have no formatting problems in case you want to send the document to someone else. With free choice of the cloud, synchronization with other devices, such as your computer, is no problem.
• Price: To use the full scope of the app, you have to download the full version for 16.99 euros.
• Conclusion: The word processing app is not free of charge, but thanks to the numerous features and convenient operation it is worth the money and is particularly suitable for use in the job.

4. WPS Office: Create tables and text documents

"WPS Office" is a free Android app that you can use to create documents and spreadsheets. The app also serves as a PDF viewer for on the go.

• Operation: The app is very easy to use thanks to large symbols and simple menu navigation.
• Scope: The word processor supports common file types such as DOC, DOCS, PDF, PPT and XLS. Unfortunately, open or libre office formats are not supported. You must format these in Microsoft formats beforehand.
• Price: The Android app is available as a free download from the Play Store.
• Conclusion: "Kingsoft Office" helps you for smaller text work on the go. You get a lot of content for a free app and can create spreadsheets, documents and presentations.

5. Polaris Office: Office application for the smartphone

With "Polaris Office" you can do simple office work on the go.

• Operation: With document templates and masks, you can quickly and easily create documents that already meet your requirements. Otherwise, the app is easy to use and will not cause you any problems when entering text.
• Scope: You save documents in the in-house cloud and thus synchronize your data on all your devices. The app supports all office formats. Older versions, such as 97-2003, are no problem for her.
• Price: The app can be downloaded free of charge from the Play Store.
• Conclusion: With this word processing app, simple office work is not difficult, even when you are on the go.

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