Can you comment on the latest version of MS Word? especially in comparison with pre-Windows 7 versions?

I had Word 2003 on my late computer, and I refused to upgrade at home. I wanted nothing whatsoever to do with Windows 7 and what they did to Word. I was required to use it at work and hated it. Table handling, for one thing, became a nightmare, where it used to be so quick, simple, and versatile.

Now I’m forced to start fresh, presumably with Windows 10. I’d like to know what experienced users have to say about MS Word in one of the latest versions (there’s a confusing assortment, I see) just in case I can choose less misery over more misery.

Many thanks.
 

Topics, as I gave them and not as they appear below: computers, Microsoft, MS Word, word processing, Windows 10, powerlessness