Uses for iPads
There are many possible uses for the iPad.
It is great for watching movies and listening to music.
It is also a capable e-book reader.
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The closest you’ll get is theNotes app.
However, it is possible todownload word processorsfrom the App Store.
Apple’sPagesis a free word-processing download that is compatible with documents that you create on your setup.
It lets you open and editMicrosoft Worddocuments.
The iWork Pages iPad app offers a nice set of features for a mobile app.
However, advanced users will find the app overly simplistic and limited.
Although the download is free, the app works best with an Office 365 subscription.
This free download makes it simple for coworkers to sync, edit, collaborate, and share documents.
The App Store contains other apps for specialized word processing tasks, includingUlyssesandTextilus.
A Keyboard Is a Necessity
The iPad was not designed for prolonged typing.
Ergonomically, it leaves something to be desired.
Buy a Bluetooth keyboardif you plan to do much word processing.
