No need to use and pay for Word to write and format documents on a computer. This light and free treatment does the job perfectly on a daily basis, especially since it works perfectly on low-power PCs.
Word is undoubtedly a computer essential. For years, Microsoft’s word processor has served as a benchmark in office automation, with or without the Office suite, to the point of serving as a standard in its category. However, over the course of its countless versions, it has grown considerably by adding multiple functions and, above all, it is paid for, especially since it is now integrated into the famous Office suite. And in fact, it is not really within everyone’s reach. Not to mention that you now need a relatively powerful computer to run it.
Of course, Word and Office are not essential. There are in fact several alternative solutions, some of which are free, such as Libre Office or OnlyOffice Desktop Editors and even online tools like Google Docs. But not everyone needs these complete suites which are still quite heavy, with modules and functions that are not always useful. And, in many cases, a simple word processor is enough when it comes to writing a letter, an assignment or a simple document. But, curiously, software of this type is not as numerous as one might think.
On PC, you can still use WordPad, an ultra-lite Word integrated into Windows, but which Microsoft will soon make disappear. So, instead, we recommend Atlantis Version Light, a little-known software, complete and powerful, completely free and, icing on the cake, ultra light. And for good reason: its installation file “weighs” less than 5 MB. A record these days. Best of all, it’s so undemanding in terms of hardware resources that it runs great on older and more powerful computers.
This is not its only asset. Atlantis Version Light displays a simple and clear interface, offering all the functions necessary for writing and formatting documents: toolbars, tabs for open files, tools for integrating and managing images, to perform search and replace, to copy styles, sign counter, different display modes, etc. Above all, he knows how to open and save documents in Word format! In short, it’s a light and free mini Word, which is more than enough for all daily needs. No reason to deprive yourself of it, especially since it is regularly updated by its developers.
Mac users can rest assured: if Atlantis only exists in Windows version, it is possible to use equivalent and equally unknown software, Bean. Benefiting from a more refined interface, it offers practically the same functions while also being ultra light. And it easily replaces Apple’s Pages application, much too heavy and painful for simple texts.