More than 1 million users of WordPerfect for DOS have already
switched to Microsoft Word. As users of word processors for MS-DOS
continue to shift to the Windows platform, Microsoft has continued to
enhance the transition tools for WordPerfect users.
* WordPerfect conversions. Microsoft analyzed, tested and
converted thousands of WordPerfect documents to help ensure
unsurpassed conversions. A team of Microsoft developers
were dedicated solely to making the move from WordPerfect
for DOS to Word 6.0 for Windows as easy as possible.
* Enhanced Help for former WordPerfect users. Microsoft
sponsored an intensive research effort with more than 200
WordPerfect users to study every aspect of their word
processing usage. This research helped Microsoft develop a
more robust Help system for the WordPerfect user.
"When we were moving to Windows we spent six weeks evaluating
Microsoft Word for Windows, WordPerfect and other word processors,
and Word was the clear winner," said Kevin Combs, business requirements
analyst for American Express. "Microsoft Word made the transition from
WordPerfect for DOS really easy. We are excited about Word 6.0 for
Windows."
Additional Word 6.0 for Windows Enhancements
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The features mentioned above are only a few of the hundreds of
innovations and enhancements in Word 6.0 for Windows. Others include the following:
* 100-level undo and redo. Users no longer need to worry
about making mistakes with 100 levels of undo as a cushion.
* Multiple-page view. Users can see how documents with
several pages will look, and even edit them, using the new,
multiple-page view.
* Easily customizable toolbars and menus. Users can
customize their toolbars and menus more easily now than ever.
* Table AutoFormat. Users can easily format their tables with
just a few clicks of the mouse. More than 20 table formatting
styles are provided.
* Tip of the Day. Users can get a Word 6.0 for Windows tip
every time they start the program.
* Shared code with upcoming versions for the Macintosh
and Windows NT. Users can expect excellent consistency
between Word 6.0 for Windows and upcoming versions of
Word for the Macintosh, the most popular word processor for
the Macintosh, and Word for the Windows NT* operating
system, because the programs will be 80-percent core code.
Word - The WorldÆs Best-selling Word Processor
According to Dataquest and Microsoft internal analysis of SPA
Data, more people worldwide are acquiring Microsoft Word than any other
word processor.
"Users across the world have made Word todayÆs best-selling word
processing product. Our goal with this new release was to continue to
focus on user needs and to deliver a product that meets these needs better
than anyone else. That is why we make such a sizeable investment in user
research," noted Peters. "Because we want to retain our leadership
position, we placed a lot of pressure on ourselves to create a truly superior
product with Word 6.0 for Windows. We believe this new product delivers
the functionality our current users demand, while meeting the needs of new
users moving from MS-DOS to the Windows environment."
Word Available Internationally
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Word 6.0 for Windows is scheduled to be available in more than 25
different languages within the next nine months, including French, German,
Hebrew, Indonesian, Japanese, Spanish, Thai, Turkish and traditional
Chinese.
Product Support
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The new Microsoft Support Network offers the most
comprehensive technical support in the industry for word processing
products. Microsoft Word users have access to unlimited,
no-charge telephone support (toll charges may apply). Additionally, users
can choose from a wide range of options, consistent across all products, to
meet varying support needs. Corporate help desk and PC professionals can
select from Priority Support and Premier Support, with
24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week service via an 800 line.
Pricing and Availability
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Microsoft Word version 6.0 for Windows is now available through
resellers for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $495. Microsoft Word users
can upgrade to Word 6.0 for Windows for a promotional SRP of $99 until
March 1, 1994. After this date the price will be $129. Users of any other
major word processor can upgrade to Word 6.0 for Windows for an SRP
of $129.
Microsoft Word is also available as part of Microsoft Office. Users
of Word can upgrade to Microsoft Office for an SRP of $259 until Feb. 1,
1994. Users of any other major word processor can upgrade to Microsoft
Office for an SRP of $299 until Feb. 1, 1994.
System Requirements
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System requirements include a personal computer with 286 or
higher microprocessor; 3.5-inch high-density disk drive (5.25-inch high-density or 3.5-inch low-density disks also available); 4MB of memory; 18MB of hard disk space for typical install (5MB is minimum, 25MB is full install); Microsoft Windows
operating system version 3.1 or higher (or Microsoft Windows* for
Workgroups version 3.1 or higher, or Microsoft Windows* for Pen
computing); and EGA or higher-resolution monitor compatible with
Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher.
Microsoft Word is part of the Microsoft Office family, the number-
one-selling set of software products. In addition to Word, the Microsoft
Office family also includes Microsoft Excel, the best-selling spreadsheet
program; Microsoft PowerPoint*, the worldÆs best-selling presentation
graphics program; Microsoft Access*, the award-winning relational
database program; and a license for the client component of Microsoft Mail
(server software available separately). Powerful and easy to use
individually, when used together the programs provide a consistent,
integrated set of tools designed to increase productivity and meet business
computing needs.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ "MSFT") is
the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company
offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use,
each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for
people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every
day.
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Microsoft, MS-DOS, Visual Basic, PowerPoint and Microsoft Access are registered trademarks and Windows,
IntelliSense and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
WordPerfect is a registered trademark of WordPerfect Corporation.
Prices listed are U.S. suggested retail prices. Reseller prices may vary.
EditorÆs Note: Windows NT is a trademarked product name. Please do not abbreviate to NT. MS-DOS is a trademarked product name. Please do not abbreviate to DOS.