I use this free alternative instead of Microsoft Word, and it actually works with everyone else’s docx files

You have quite a few options to choose from when you feel like Microsoft Word doesn’t cut it for you! Regardless of your reason for shifting, the alternatives deliver on some strong fronts. For instance, while options like LibreOffice Writer offer an offline solution, Google Docs works great for those who need an online-first solution.

However, you come across a major issue with all these tools: compatibility with docx files.

Now, if you are creating Word documents for your own purposes, this issue may not concern you. However, if you have to edit others’ docx files or send a file to someone else, this compatibility issue becomes a practical nightmare. It’s not like I haven’t tried lesser-known Microsoft Word alternatives, either.