Free word processor for Apple computer

[Patriotic Voter]

I need a word processor that is free, does not come in a bundle, and works perfectly on a 2018 iMac. Nothing else is acceptable. Libre Office seems to check all three boxes, but will NOT open, no matter how I install and save it, despite the official website giving me the option to download it on a Mac computer specifically. I would have a Windows computer if I was allowed to, which can't happen as long as my Apple-loving mom is alive. What can I do?

 

[Mycroft]

I need a word processor that is free, does not come in a bundle, and works perfectly on a 2018 iMac. Nothing else is acceptable. Libre Office seems to check all three boxes, but will NOT open, no matter how I install and save it, despite the official website giving me the option to download it on a Mac computer specifically. I would have a Windows computer if I was allowed to, which can't happen as long as my Apple-loving mom is alive. What can I do?

https://www.freelancewithus.com/articles/word-processors-mac-692

 

[natsb]

Does it need to be installed? Both Google Suite and Office Online are free.

 

[Allan]

I need a word processor that is free, does not come in a bundle, and works perfectly on a 2018 iMac. Nothing else is acceptable. Libre Office seems to check all three boxes, but will NOT open, no matter how I install and save it, despite the official website giving me the option to download it on a Mac computer specifically. I would have a Windows computer if I was allowed to, which can't happen as long as my Apple-loving mom is alive. What can I do?

Libreoffice is excellent. Too bad it won't work on your system.

 

[nvflash]

I need a word processor that is free, does not come in a bundle, and works perfectly on a 2018 iMac. Nothing else is acceptable. Libre Office seems to check all three boxes, but will NOT open, no matter how I install and save it, despite the official website giving me the option to download it on a Mac computer specifically. I would have a Windows computer if I was allowed to, which can't happen as long as my Apple-loving mom is alive. What can I do?

What version of the macOS are you running on the iMac?

Libre seems to work just fine for me on 11.5.2.

What exactly happens when you try and launch Libre?

 

[Patriotic Voter]

Libreoffice is excellent. Too bad it won't work on your system.

I know. It is exactly what I wish Microsoft Word still was. Why they say it works on Mac, I will never understand.

 

[Patriotic Voter]

What version of the macOS are you running on the iMac?

Libre seems to work just fine for me on 11.5.2.

What exactly happens when you try and launch Libre?

Mojave. Names are so easy to remember I don't even look at the numbers.

The only reason I did not upgrade to Sierra is I can't reset my forgotten username and password.

I know how to make a screenshot online, but not offline.

 

[nvflash]

Mojave. Names are so easy to remember I don't even look at the numbers.

The only reason I did not upgrade to Sierra is I can't reset my forgotten username and password.

I know how to make a screenshot online, but not offline.

You have to describe what the error is when to try and launch Libre.

Likely Gate Keeper is blocking the App from working because it's not a signed app from an identified developer.

The first thing to check is if you have given permission to run apps that you did not get from the App Store.

System Preferences>Security and Privacy>General>Allow Apps Downloaded from: App Store AND identified developers.

 

[Patriotic Voter]

Now I have it!

I put it back from Trash to Applications and clicked on it there.