How to Delete Word From a Mac for iWork

Make room for iWork on your Mac by removing Microsoft Word.

The Microsoft Word application for your Mac allows you to create and edit documents using the same software as Windows-based computers. If you want to make room for iWork, a word processor developed by Apple, delete the Microsoft Word application from your hard drive. Unlike other operating systems, Mac OS X stores all the program files for an application in one location, allowing you to remove the program in the same way as a file or folder.

Instructions

1. Click the "Finder" icon and click "Applications."

2. Click the "Microsoft Office" folder in the list.

3. Click the "Microsoft Word" folder and drag the file onto the "Trash" icon. Alternately, you can press the "Delete" button after you click the folder.

4. Click the "Finder" option on the menu bar and click "Empty Trash." Click "Yes" in the window that appears to delete Word from your computer.

References

• Indiana University Tech Knowledge Base: In Mac OS X, How Do I Remove an Application?