Craft Apps Guide
Style a Document
Use the ribbon and styles gallery for headings and body copy.
WordCraft by ArtCraft:
A Free Word Alternative
WordCraft is ArtCraft's free, open-source word processor. It offers familiar editing, styles, tables and review tools, and reads and writes DOCX files. Check complex layouts and tracked changes in an exchanged copy before relying on them.
Free · Open Source · In Development
Official project screenshot
WordCraft vs Microsoft Word
| What matters | WordCraft | Microsoft Word |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free and open source | Paid Microsoft plan or licence |
| Platforms | Desktop and web builds documented | Desktop and web products |
| DOCX files | Reads and writes .docx | Native Word format |
| Styles & tables | Document styles and tables documented | Established document tools |
| Review tools | Track changes and comments documented | Mature collaboration workflow |
| Complex layouts | Check exchanged documents in Word | Native layout workflow |
| Development stage | In development | Established product |
Before handing off a DOCX file, review fonts, layout, tables and tracked changes in the receiving editor. Keep the original and edit a copy.
What Can WordCraft Do?
Review Changes
Inspect comments and tracked edits in a document.
Add References
Organize a longer document with references and a table of contents.
Create Your First Document
GOAL Write a short document with a title, two sections and a table; save a DOCX copy.
Start a blank document
Open WordCraft and create a new document.
CHECK
A blank page is ready for text.
Write the title and sections
Add a title, headings and short paragraphs.
CHECK
The document has a clear hierarchy.
Apply styles
Use the Styles gallery for the title and headings.
CHECK
Headings share consistent formatting.
Insert a table
Add a small two-column table and enter sample data.
CHECK
The table stays aligned within the page.
Save and review DOCX
Save as .docx and reopen the copy.
CHECK
Text, styles and table remain intact.
DOCX Files & Compatibility
| Document area | What to check |
|---|---|
| Fonts | Check substitutions and line breaks |
| Page layout | Review margins, page breaks and headers |
| Tables | Check widths, borders and alignment |
| Comments & changes | Review authoring and tracked edits |
| Round trip | Open the exchanged file in Word |
Keep the original file. Check fonts and line breaks, margins and page breaks, tables, comments and tracked changes; open the exchanged file in Word.
Official Download & Next Steps
Use the official release page and check a saved copy before changing an important workflow.