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Microsoft Word – Open, Save, Edit & Share on iOS Device

Jonathan Creech

– Microsoft Word –

Open, Save, Edit & Share on iOS Device

Open Microsoft Word Document on iOS Device –

  • Tap on Mail
  • Tap on desired Email with Microsoft Word Document
  • Tap on the Microsoft Word Document (Can also tap & hold on document)
  • In the top right hand corner of the screen tap Open in Word (Or the square with an arrow)
  • Tap on Word

Once the document has been opened into Microsoft Word you can now Save the Document –

2 options to Save a Copy –

  • Click Save a Copy if displayed in Banner
        • Or
  • Tap the 3 … in the top right hand corner
  • Tap Save a Copy
  • Click on Files App

You can choose to save it to your iCloud Drive or On My iPad – If you are currently using iCloud you will have the benefit of the document being backed up.

  • Tap on the chosen location
  • Tap on the Folder with the + sign
  • Name the folder
  • Tap Done
  • Then Tap Move

You have successfully saved the document on your iPad

To Verify Auto Save is enabled – Click on the 3 … It will showcase Auto Save

Once the document has been saved you are now capable of Editing the Document –

How to Share a Microsoft Word Document on iOS Device –

Option 1 – If you are currently in the Microsoft Word Document

  • Tap on the 3 … in the top right hand corner
  • Click Send a Copy
  • Select Send with Another App
  • Select Mail
  • Type in Recipient
  • Tap Send

Option 2 – If you want to send a document that is not currently opened in Microsoft Word

  • Locate the Files Application on your iOS Device
  • Locate the Document (you can also utilize the search bar at the top of the page)
  • Tap & Hold on Document
  • Select Share
  • Select Mail
  • Type in Recipient
  • Tap Send

Option 3 – Quick Option

  • Tap on Mail Icon
  • Type Recipient
  • Below subject field in the blank space Tap & Hold & let go
  • Select Add Document
  • Locate Document via Search Bar or Scrolling
  • Tap on Document to insert
  • Tap Send