docx file using the online Word version, go to, and log in to your Microsoft account. To use the online word processing tool, you need to have a Microsoft account and a stable internet connection. The software allows you to save your documents or files in OneDrive, from where you can share them with anyone and even work together on a document online at the same time. Word Online is a free-based version of Microsoft Word, it allows you to view and make simple edits to. It is not necessary to have Microsoft Office installed on your Mac, or purchase subscriptions for the software, you can make use of these simple and few ways to view and edit Word documents on your Mac.