I need help in how to download word documents. Thanks

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You will need an app to download these to, there are quite a few office apps and it really is a personal choice in what features are important to you. Here are 2 threads that will give a good overview of some of the apps available:-
http://www.ipadforums.net/new-member...31-hi-all.html
http://www.ipadforums.net/iwork-foru...omparison.html

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http://www.support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/
2 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-gener...dont-know.html
iOS5 Tips and Tricks
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