A planning department needs long-form zoning ordinance drafts with tracked edits. Which core Microsoft 365 App best fits that work?

Microsoft Word is the core Microsoft 365 App for authoring and collaboratively editing long-form documents, including features commonly used for tracked changes and structured text. Excel targets tabular data analysis, PowerPoint targets presentations, and OneNote targets note-taking—none of which are the primary fit for official long-form zoning ordinance drafting.