From the beginning, the iPhone could read Microsoft Word documents, but now you'll be able to do basic word processing on it with gOffice for iPhone.

Microsoft 365 is the de facto option. But if you just need to open, edit, and create basic documents, you don’t have to spend anything.

All three programs handle basic word processing chores—creating, editing, and applying basic formatting to text—just fine.

Our first look at the Acrobat.com beta finds a basic word processor alongside easy Web conferencing.

If you donu2019t need those advanced, high-powered features, Nisus Writer Express is a very decent basic word processor.

The word processor will eventually be joined by spreadsheet and presentation apps. I took a look at OX Text to see how it stands up against the likes of Google Docs and Office 365.

I use evernote as my basic word processor on my iPhone (and my iPad). The reason is that it cloud syncs. If you get a paid account it also tracks versions.

Depending on the job, you may be required to have basic, intermediate or advanced word processing mastery of one or more Microsoft Office applications. At a minimum, you should be able to perform ...