What are the advantages of using Microsoft Word 2013 over other word processing programs?

Microsoft Word is the most widely used program for word processing. As a result, you can easily send Word documents to others to read and edit and vice versa, without having to convert the file. Users who have Microsoft Word 2016 will still be able to view and edit your 2013 documents.

Which features does Microsoft Word 2013 have that previous versions don't have?

Microsoft Word 2013 includes newer features like Read Mode to easily view documents, Simple Markup to easily view changes made to documents, the ability to reply to comments, alignment guides for images and the ability to convert PDFs to Word documents so that you can edit text.

Can I view Word documents from previous versions in Microsoft Word 2013?

Yes. Microsoft Word 2013 is backwards compatible so you can still view and edit documents from previous versions of the program without a problem.