Is there a way to check-in files that have been edited in Writer?

Is there a way to check-in files that have been edited in Writer?

I cannot figure out how to edit a file on-line using Writer, and then check that file back in.
The source is a Word doc that I uploaded.
I checked it out, and saved another copy in the source folder, but cannot figure out how to merge it with the original.

Shall I tell my team the only way to make edits and check them in is:
1. Checkout
2. Download to local
3. Edit
4. Check in with the upload as new version option
???

Thanks.