Thank you Amacster & Jinxy. Looks like Office for Mac is the least desirable yet most husband-friendly option then.
Regards Safari Adblock; it´s what I have on the iBook, after finding it recommended here. Senior moment there, sorry.
Will take the plunge today and order it.
(weird, why is ordering a new computer so scary? ...afeared of the inevitable set up hassle, wire tangle nightmares, configuration times and brain breakers ahead.. yes even with Mac.... I´m afraid I will be back here.)