how can i use microsoft word on ipad 2

The Pages app is also compatible with MS Word. Unlike some of the others mentioned, the document is actually stored on the iPad as opposed to 'the clouds'. Again, most of those mentioned are cut down versions of MS Word.

Stand back and look at this constructively; do you need to regularly access to the document from more than one computer/device without the need to keep amending your document on your computer and sending it to your iPad? If so, Documente to Go etc may be the best choice.

Check out the free CloudOn app. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cloudon/id474025452?mt=8

Your profile shows you are using iOS 4.3.3. You should update (free) to iOS 5.0.1.

 Cheers, Tom 😉

You can't use Microsoft application on iPad.

But you can use 3rd party Apps like Quickoffice, Office2 HD or Documents To Go to open/edit/save Microsoft applications.

You can use Microsoft apps, there's one for free but not yet in AppStore. More info go to www.Desktop.onlive.com

ONLIVE Desktop is a 3rd part App; it's not from Microsoft.

I use documents to go and it works very well with Word. it even has a desktop program that allows you to wirelessly sync documents outside of iTunes.