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.

How to use Google Docs to create, edit, and collaborate on documents online — with or without help from Gemini, Google's AI assistant.

There’s probably a lot you already know about Google Docs, the simple-to-use and free word processor that debuted 12 years ago this month. Files are stored in the cloud, so you can access your ...