You wrote your document in Online WordPad and now you need to send it to someone who uses Microsoft Word, or upload it to Google Docs. The .docx export is built right into the editor — free, instant, and requires no additional software on your end.
Why Export to .docx?
The .docx format (Word Open XML) is the most widely accepted document format in professional and academic settings. Exporting to .docx means:
- Microsoft Word users can open and edit your file without any conversion.
- Google Docs imports .docx files directly and preserves most formatting.
- LibreOffice and other open-source word processors support .docx natively.
- Email attachments in .docx format are universally accepted by employers, schools, and clients.
If you need to collaborate with someone who does not use a browser-based editor, .docx is the right format to send.
How to Export Your Document to .docx
Follow these steps in Online WordPad:
- Finish writing and formatting your document.
- Click File in the top menu bar.
- Select Export from the dropdown.
- Choose Word (.docx) from the list of export options.
- Your browser automatically downloads the file to your default Downloads folder.
The entire process takes about two seconds. No loading screen, no email required — the file goes straight to your computer.
What Is Included in the .docx Export?
Online WordPad exports your document with fidelity to what you see in the editor:
| Element | Exported |
|---|---|
| Bold, italic, underline | Yes |
| Font family and size | Yes |
| Text color and highlight | Yes |
| Headings (H1, H2, H3) | Yes, as Word heading styles |
| Bullet and numbered lists | Yes |
| Tables | Yes, with column widths preserved |
| Images | Yes, embedded in the file |
| Page breaks | Yes |
| Blockquotes | Yes |
One note: highly custom fonts that are not available in Microsoft Word will fall back to the closest system font when the recipient opens the file in Word.
Opening the .docx in Microsoft Word
- Locate the downloaded file in your Downloads folder (file name:
document.docxor similar). - Double-click the file. Word opens it automatically.
- If Word shows a Protected View banner, click Enable Editing to make changes.
The formatting, tables, and images should appear exactly as they did in Online WordPad.
Opening the .docx in Google Docs
- Go to drive.google.com and sign in.
- Click New → File upload and select your downloaded .docx file.
- Once uploaded, right-click the file and choose Open with → Google Docs.
- Google Docs converts the file and opens it in the editor.
Alternatively, drag the .docx file directly into your Google Drive browser window.
Other Export Formats
If .docx is not what you need, Online WordPad also exports to:
| Format | Use case |
|---|---|
| HTML (.html) | Embedding in a website, archiving with full styling |
| Plain Text (.txt) | Stripping all formatting for raw text content |
Access all three options from the same File → Export menu.
Your document is ready to share. Open the editor, write your content, and export to .docx in seconds — no Microsoft Office subscription required.