If you need to use Word without a full desktop installation, Microsoft provides several official, secure ways to do so: Access: Through any modern web browser at Microsoft365.com.

For users requiring mobility without installation, Microsoft provides several official, secure methods:

Many corporate, school, or public library computers block the installation of new software. With a portable version, you plug in your USB drive and run Word immediately—no admin password required.

My portable keyboard requires two taps of the space bar in Word