What is Micrro?
Micrro is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to Microsoft Word. It is a feature-rich word processor that allows users to create, edit, format and export documents. Some of the key features of Micrro include:
- Supports common document formats like .doc, .docx, .odt, .pdf
- Basic formatting options - fonts, colors, alignment, lists, indentation etc.
- Headers, footers, page layout control
- Spell check and word count
- Tables and images
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Revision history and version control
- Template library
- Supports collaboration and simultaneous editing
As Micrro is focused on core word processing capabilities, it lacks some of the advanced features offered by Microsoft Word such as mail merge, reference management tools, advanced macros/automation capabilities, and extensive third-party integrations. However, it meets the basic needs of individual and professional users looking for an affordable, capable and ethical alternative.
Being open-source and self-hosted, Micrro scores high on data privacy and control. It can be customized to integrate with other business applications as required. Micrro requires users to have basic technical skills to set up and maintain the application.