I refuse to use Word, opting for Open Office instead (just a Microsoft thing). I use OO for anything that needs to go out to the general public or for quick and dirty docs.
I use WP whenever formatting docs for printing. Just having “Reveal Codes” available for intricate formatting makes it worth the cost. And “Make It Fit” can be a lifesaver.
There are hundreds of ways WP is better than Word! I used to have a list. Reveal Codes in WP is the best.