Word42

Free word processor for Windows, Linux, and macOS, written from scratch in C

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Word42 is a free, native word processor for Windows, Linux, and macOS, written from scratch in C, with a menu bar, toolbars, a ruler, typing, formatting, styles, and numbered headings. It's for writers who want a lightweight, free word processor instead of a full, heavy office suite.

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