TextMakerFree
TextMakerFree is a lightweight word processor from SoftMaker, designed as a free alternative to Microsoft Word. It provides basic document creation and editing capabilities including text formatting, styles, page layout, and the ability to read and save documents in common formats like DOC, DOCX, ODT and RTF. It is primarily used by budget-conscious home users and students who need occasional word processing without subscribing to a Microsoft 365 account.
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1 suggestionWe could not find current public information about TextMakerFree's Apple Silicon support status. SoftMaker's product line has shipped native builds for some applications in recent years, but there is no clear evidence in available sources whether TextMakerFree 2021 has been updated with a native Apple Silicon build. Contact SoftMaker directly to ask whether a native arm64 build is available now or planned before macOS 28 launches in late 2027 — if not, the Intel-only version will stop running on that release. In the meantime, consider LibreOffice (free and open-source, with confirmed native Apple Silicon support) or Microsoft Word (native Apple Silicon build available via Microsoft 365 or a one-time purchase) as actively maintained alternatives that will continue working beyond late 2027.
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