Hi I am new to this, but can anyone help point me to an app which converts word and excel docs and/ or can produce word toe docs and spreadsheets in iPad?

Hi Andy...-There are many great apps that are compatible with Microsoft office. See the links below to help you started:

Ms office compatibility
Best Microsoft office apps for Ipad
Can keynote be compatible with microsoft powerpoint 2007


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Welcome to the iPadForum! This forum is loaded with invaluable information that contain many sections that cover Ipad App Store, Help, General Discussion, Accessories, Ipad Education and Business. The iPadForum also includes a Regional Ipad Group for international users across the world. See here: http://www.ipadforums.net/forumindex.php

If you have not already, please take a moment to download the iPad Manual User Guide iOS 5. This is extremely helpful if you are new to the iPad world. http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/ipad_user_guide.pdf

Finally, please take a moment to read our Forum Rules: Forum rules - everybody please read!!.

Best Wishes and Enjoy!

or, look for Pages for word processing and Numbers for spreadsheet - both are in the App store.