Unfortunately, it isn't free. The only downloadable version is a 60-day
trial for North American residents.

The cheapest way to get Word (if Word is the only part of the Office Suite
that you want) is to purchase Works Suite 2005 which comes with Word XP
bundled in the package (and a very good package it is for home users too).

If you want more than one element of Office such as Word and Outlook or Word
and Excel, then it is by far cheapest to purchase an Office Suite.


"elena" wrote in message
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: I'm trying to down load microsoft word to my computer, but don't know
where
: to go on the web to get it or where to begin. Do i have to buy the
doftware
: mayself or can i get it from the internet? Im a brand new user to a
: computer. Your help is needed. Thanks