Zoho Writer Desktop App

Zoho Writer Desktop App

Hey there, writers!

Have you tried our desktop app for Zoho Writer yet? Say goodbye to signing up or signing in. With our desktop app, you can dive straight into creating and editing local documents, including MS Word files.

Writer Desktop App Highlights

Skip the signup: No need to go through the signup process. Simply download, install, and start working on your documents right away.
Seamlessly work on MS Office Documents: Open and edit your existing MS Office documents (DOCX) without any fuss. No need to worry about importing or converting—it's all taken care of.
Convenient content creation: Enjoy a wide range of editing, formatting, and design tools, including advanced layout features, a citation and bibliography creator, and prepackaged document templates.
Enhanced user experience: We've revamped the app for a smoother and faster user experience. With features like tabbed document view and multi-page view, managing multiple documents has never been easier.
Cloud integration: Easily share and collaborate on documents by pushing them to the cloud. Currently supporting Zoho Cloud storage in Zoho WorkDrive with more options coming soon.
Real-time collaboration: Easily collaborate with your team by sharing documents directly from the app.
Multilingual support: Our desktop app supports over 40 languages, ensuring a comfortable experience for users worldwide. Explore additional features like document properties, web and page views, and a helpful document navigation pane.

Ready to give it a try? Install the Writer desktop app now and share your thoughts in the comments below or reach out to us at support@zohowriter.com.

Happy writing!
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