Wordprocessing on Kindle Fire??

crich70 · 12-26-2011, 01:11 AM

I have been wondering something about the Kindle Fire. Is it able to be used for writing? I mean is there an app or the ability to use it for word processing or is it just for books, movies and games? I haven't got one yet and I haven't seen any info. as to if such is possible on the Kindle Fire.

osnova · 12-26-2011, 02:01 AM

Why not? It is an Android device, and so Android word processing applications are available: OfficeSuite Pro (that's what I have), Google Docs (if you root), Documents to Go, etc. So, it is possible. The question is whether you would want to do word processing on such a small screen with small onscreen keyboard (you can type in landscape to make the keyboard larger).

salsaguy · 12-26-2011, 02:07 AM

Your Fire comes with a "hidden" app called QuickOffice that has a built in document word app and excel like spread sheet app and file manager.

Try that out. If its not good enough then try the other ones like documents to go or etc

crich70 · 12-26-2011, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salsaguy

Your Fire comes with a "hidden" app called QuickOffice that has a built in document word app and excel like spread sheet app and file manager.

Try that out. If its not good enough then try the pairs ones like documents to go or etc

Thanks for the tip. As I said in my initial post I don't have a Kindle Fire yet, but when I do get one I'll keep an eye out for the QuickOffice app.

crich70 · 12-26-2011, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by osnova

Why not? It is an Android device, and so Android word processing applications are available: OfficeSuite Pro (that's what I have), Google Docs (if you root), Documents to Go, etc. So, it is possible. The question is whether you would want to do word processing on such a small screen with small onscreen keyboard (you can type in landscape to make the keyboard larger).

Thanks Osnova. I'll keep that app in mind for when I get a Kindle Fire. I don't know if I would find it possible to do much Word Processing on a KF or not, but if nothing else it would make an easy way to make notes on story ideas while knowing I'd be able to read what I wrote later. lol.

osnova · 12-26-2011, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salsaguy

Your Fire comes with a "hidden" app called QuickOffice that has a built in document word app and excel like spread sheet app and file manager.

Try that out. If its not good enough then try the other ones like documents to go or etc

Right. I forgot about QuickOffice. However, it ships preinstalled as a viewer only, you have to upgrade to the Pro version (currently $5) to get the editing functionality. I am not dissing it, just clarifying.

salsaguy · 12-26-2011, 03:58 AM

Ok didn't know since i don't use it. As a free file manager its decent esp for those fire owners who don't know about side loading apps

obsessed2 · 12-26-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by osnova

Why not? It is an Android device, and so Android word processing applications are available: OfficeSuite Pro (that's what I have), Google Docs (if you root), Documents to Go, etc. So, it is possible. The question is whether you would want to do word processing on such a small screen with small onscreen keyboard (you can type in landscape to make the keyboard larger).

No need to root to work with Google Docs if you have Documents to Go installed. It fully supports Google Docs.

http://www.dataviz.com/products/docu...?device_id=656

12-26-2011, 01:11 AM	#1
crich70 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,305 Karma: 43993832 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Monroe Wisconsin Device: K3, Kindle Paperwhite, Calibre, and Mobipocket for Pc (netbook)	Wordprocessing on Kindle Fire?? I have been wondering something about the Kindle Fire. Is it able to be used for writing? I mean is there an app or the ability to use it for word processing or is it just for books, movies and games? I haven't got one yet and I haven't seen any info. as to if such is possible on the Kindle Fire.

12-26-2011, 02:07 AM	#3
salsaguy Addict Posts: 381 Karma: 30500 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kindle Fire (1st Gen), Kindle Touch, KFHD 8.9 No Ads	Your Fire comes with a "hidden" app called QuickOffice that has a built in document word app and excel like spread sheet app and file manager. Try that out. If its not good enough then try the other ones like documents to go or etc Last edited by salsaguy; 12-26-2011 at 02:18 AM. Reason: typeo

12-26-2011, 03:58 AM	#7
salsaguy Addict Posts: 381 Karma: 30500 Join Date: Dec 2011 Device: Kindle Fire (1st Gen), Kindle Touch, KFHD 8.9 No Ads	Ok didn't know since i don't use it. As a free file manager its decent esp for those fire owners who don't know about side loading apps Last edited by salsaguy; 12-26-2011 at 03:58 AM. Reason: typeo

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osnova Kindler of the Flame Posts: 582 Karma: 646016 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: US of A Device: K DX,3,KT,KP,KF, KFHD; Nook C, PRS600, iPad, Xoom, N900, N810, Zaurus	Why not? It is an Android device, and so Android word processing applications are available: OfficeSuite Pro (that's what I have), Google Docs (if you root), Documents to Go, etc. So, it is possible. The question is whether you would want to do word processing on such a small screen with small onscreen keyboard (you can type in landscape to make the keyboard larger).