Deciding to Purchase Word 6.0 for Windows
  
PSS ID Number: Q105696
Article last modified on 03-28-1996
 
6.00 6.00a
 
WINDOWS
 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a
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SUMMARY
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There are several informational documents available to assist you in making
the decision to use Word 6.0 for Windows over other word processors. These
documents have been grouped and compressed and are available from several
different sources. This article contains brief descriptions of each
document.
 
DESCRIPTIONS OF FILES AND DOWNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS
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The following are the names of the self-extracting executable files.
 
   File name         File size    File date    Snumber
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   AMIINFO.EXE       459,549      03-16-94      S14654
   CUSTOM.EXE        310,327      03-16-94      S14655
   FEATURS.EXE       132,510      03-16-94      S14656
   LGLFEAT.EXE       238,210      03-16-94      S14656
   MACROCNV.EXE       118,127      03-16-94      S14658
   SGMLFCTS.EXE      105,629      03-16-94      S14659
   TIPNTRK.EXE       320,123      03-16-94      S14660
   WD_FAMLY.EXE      217,668      03-16-94      S14661
   WPINFO.EXE        616,502      03-16-94      S14662
 
Below are brief descriptions of each document contained in the self-
extracting executable files.
 
AMIINFO  EXE       459,549     03-16-94
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W_VS_AMI.DOC: Why choose Word over Ami Pro?
 
              One-page overview (back and front), showing the benefits of
               choosing Word over Ami Pro. Includes high-level feature
               comparison chart.
 
WP_EXMPL.DOC: Whitepaper Showing Examples of Ami Pro Conversion
 
              Shows comparative examples of three WordPerfect 5.1 documents
               as they are converted by Word 6.0, WordPerfect 6.0, and Ami
               Pro 3.01. These documents are all used widely by WordPerfect
               (PRINTER.TST) as conversion examples. This document is an
               excellent accompaniment to WPCONV.DOC.
 
You can find AMIINFO.EXE, a self-extracting file, on the following
services:
 
 - Microsoft's World Wide Web Site on the Internet
      On the www.microsoft.com home page, click the Support icon.
      Click Knowledge Base, and select the product.
      Enter kbfile AMIINFO.EXE, and click GO!
      Open the article, and click the button to download the file.
 
 - Internet (anonymous FTP)
      ftp ftp.microsoft.com
      Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles folder.
      Get AMIINFO.EXE
 
 - The Microsoft Network
      On the Edit menu, click Go To, and then click Other Location.
      Type "mssupport" (without the quotation marks).
      Double-click the MS Software Library icon.
      Find the appropriate product area.
      Locate and Download AMIINFO.EXE.
 
 - Microsoft Partner Network (MSPN)
      On MSPN Desktop, double-click the Software Library icon.
      Search for AMIINFO.EXE.
      Display results and download.
 
 - Microsoft Download Service (MSDL)
      Dial (206) 936-6735 to connect to MSDL
      Download AMIINFO.EXE
 
CUSTOM   EXE       310,327     03-16-94
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W_CUSTOM.DOC: Creating Custom Solutions Whitepaper
 
              Discusses WordBasic, OLE Automation and Visual Basic for
              Applications. Provides a top-line overview of these topics;
              for detailed information, see the Word Developer's Kit.
 
You can find CUSTOM.EXE, a self-extracting file, on the following
services:
 
 - Microsoft's World Wide Web Site on the Internet
      On the www.microsoft.com home page, click the Support icon.
      Click Knowledge Base, and select the product.
      Enter kbfile CUSTOM.EXE, and click GO!
      Open the article, and click the button to download the file.
 
 - Internet (anonymous FTP)
      ftp ftp.microsoft.com
      Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles folder.
      Get CUSTOM.EXE
 
 - The Microsoft Network
      On the Edit menu, click Go To, and then click Other Location.
      Type "mssupport" (without the quotation marks).
      Double-click the MS Software Library icon.
      Find the appropriate product area.
      Locate and Download CUSTOM.EXE.
 
 - Microsoft Partner Network (MSPN)
      On MSPN Desktop, double-click the Software Library icon.
      Search for CUSTOM.EXE.
      Display results and download.
 
 - Microsoft Download Service (MSDL)
      Dial (206) 936-6735 to connect to MSDL
      Download CUSTOM.EXE
 
FEATURS  EXE       132,510    03-16-94
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WCMPGRID.DOC  Compares features of Word 6.0 for Windows, Ami Pro 3.0,
               WordPerfect for Windows 5.2, and WordPerfect for Windows
               6.0.
 
W_TOP50.DOC   Quickly describes the top 50 new and improved features of
               Word.
 
You can find FEATURS.EXE, a self-extracting file, on the following
services:
 
 - Microsoft's World Wide Web Site on the Internet
      On the www.microsoft.com home page, click the Support icon.
      Click Knowledge Base, and select the product.
      Enter kbfile FEATURS.EXE, and click GO!
      Open the article, and click the button to download the file.
 
 - Internet (anonymous FTP)
      ftp ftp.microsoft.com
      Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles folder.
      Get FEATURS.EXE
 
 - The Microsoft Network
      On the Edit menu, click Go To, and then click Other Location.
      Type "mssupport" (without the quotation marks).
      Double-click the MS Software Library icon.
      Find the appropriate product area.
      Locate and Download FEATURS.EXE.
 
 - Microsoft Partner Network (MSPN)
      On MSPN Desktop, double-click the Software Library icon.
      Search for FEATURS.EXE.
      Display results and download.
 
 - Microsoft Download Service (MSDL)
      Dial (206) 936-6735 to connect to MSDL
      Download FEATURS.EXE
 
For additional information about downloading, please see the following
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
 
   ARTICLE-ID: Q119591
   TITLE     : How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online
               Services
 
LGLFEAT  EXE       238,210     03-16-94
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WLGLFEAT.DOC: Fact Sheet: Word Features for the Legal Professional
 
              Fact sheet outlining why Word 6.0 is an excellent word
               processing choice for the legal professional.
 
You can find LGLFEAT.EXE, a self-extracting file, on the following
services:
 
 - Microsoft's World Wide Web Site on the Internet
      On the www.microsoft.com home page, click the Support icon.
      Click Knowledge Base, and select the product.
      Enter kbfile LGLFEAT.EXE, and click GO!
      Open the article, and click the button to download the file.
 
 - Internet (anonymous FTP)
      ftp ftp.microsoft.com
      Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles folder.
      Get LGLFEAT.EXE
 
 - The Microsoft Network
      On the Edit menu, click Go To, and then click Other Location.
      Type "mssupport" (without the quotation marks).
      Double-click the MS Software Library icon.
      Find the appropriate product area.
      Locate and Download LGLFEAT.EXE.
 
 - Microsoft Partner Network (MSPN)
      On MSPN Desktop, double-click the Software Library icon.
      Search for LGLFEAT.EXE.
      Display results and download.
 
 - Microsoft Download Service (MSDL)
      Dial (206) 936-6735 to connect to MSDL
      Download LGLFEAT.EXE
 
MACROCNV EXE       118,127     03-16-94
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MACROCNV.DOC: Macro Conversion Whitepaper
 
              Addresses issues about converting WordBasic macros from Word
               2.0 to 6.0.
 
You can find MACROCNV.EXE, a self-extracting file, on the following
services:
 
 - Microsoft's World Wide Web Site on the Internet
      On the www.microsoft.com home page, click the Support icon.
      Click Knowledge Base, and select the product.
      Enter kbfile MACROCNV.EXE, and click GO!
      Open the article, and click the button to download the file.
 
 - Internet (anonymous FTP)
      ftp ftp.microsoft.com
      Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles folder.
      Get MACROCNV.EXE
 
 - The Microsoft Network
      On the Edit menu, click Go To, and then click Other Location.
      Type "mssupport" (without the quotation marks).
      Double-click the MS Software Library icon.
      Find the appropriate product area.
      Locate and Download MACROCNV.EXE.
 
 - Microsoft Partner Network (MSPN)
      On MSPN Desktop, double-click the Software Library icon.
      Search for MACROCNV.EXE.
      Display results and download.
 
 - Microsoft Download Service (MSDL)
      Dial (206) 936-6735 to connect to MSDL
      Download MACROCNV.EXE
 
SGMLFCTS EXE       105,629     03-16-94
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SGML_FCT.DOC: SGML Fact Sheet
 
              Discusses Word s support of SGML/CALS.
 
You can find SGMLFCTS.EXE, a self-extracting file, on the following
services:
 
 - Microsoft's World Wide Web Site on the Internet
      On the www.microsoft.com home page, click the Support icon.
      Click Knowledge Base, and select the product.
      Enter kbfile SGMLFCTS.EXE, and click GO!
      Open the article, and click the button to download the file.
 
 - Internet (anonymous FTP)
      ftp ftp.microsoft.com
      Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles folder.
      Get SGMLFCTS.EXE
 
 - The Microsoft Network
      On the Edit menu, click Go To, and then click Other Location.
      Type "mssupport" (without the quotation marks).
      Double-click the MS Software Library icon.
      Find the appropriate product area.
      Locate and Download SGMLFCTS.EXE.
 
 - Microsoft Partner Network (MSPN)
      On MSPN Desktop, double-click the Software Library icon.
      Search for SGMLFCTS.EXE.
      Display results and download.
 
 - Microsoft Download Service (MSDL)
      Dial (206) 936-6735 to connect to MSDL
      Download SGMLFCTS.EXE
 
TIPNTRK  EXE       320,123     03-16-94
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WTIPNTRK.DOC: Tips and Techniques
 
              Provides basic and advanced level tricks for support
               coordinators.
 
WTPNTRK2.DOC: Tips and Techniques: Vol. 2
 
              Provides basic and advanced level tricks for support
               coordinators.
 
You can find TIPNTRK.EXE, a self-extracting file, on the following
services:
 
 - Microsoft's World Wide Web Site on the Internet
      On the www.microsoft.com home page, click the Support icon.
      Click Knowledge Base, and select the product.
      Enter kbfile TIPNTRK.EXE, and click GO!
      Open the article, and click the button to download the file.
 
 - Internet (anonymous FTP)
      ftp ftp.microsoft.com
      Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles folder.
      Get TIPNTRK.EXE
 
 - The Microsoft Network
      On the Edit menu, click Go To, and then click Other Location.
      Type "mssupport" (without the quotation marks).
      Double-click the MS Software Library icon.
      Find the appropriate product area.
      Locate and Download TIPNTRK.EXE.
 
 - Microsoft Partner Network (MSPN)
      On MSPN Desktop, double-click the Software Library icon.
      Search for TIPNTRK.EXE.
      Display results and download.
 
 - Microsoft Download Service (MSDL)
      Dial (206) 936-6735 to connect to MSDL
      Download TIPNTRK.EXE
 
WD_FAMLY EXE       217,668     03-16-94
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WFAMCONV.DOC: Family Conversion Whitepaper
 
              Addresses questions about cross-platform issues.
 
PLATCOMP.XLS: Word Family Feature Comparison
 
              Checklist of features in Word 6.0 for Windows/Mac, Word 5.1
               for the Macintosh, and Word 6.0 for MS-DOS.
 
WORD_NT.DOC: Word for NT Information
 
              Covers topics such as availability, platform support, and
               differences between Word 6.0 for Windows and Word for
               Windows NT. Customer ready.
 
You can find FAMLY.EXE, a self-extracting file, on the following
services:
 
 - Microsoft's World Wide Web Site on the Internet
      On the www.microsoft.com home page, click the Support icon.
      Click Knowledge Base, and select the product.
      Enter kbfile FAMLY.EXE, and click GO!
      Open the article, and click the button to download the file.
 
 - Internet (anonymous FTP)
      ftp ftp.microsoft.com
      Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles folder.
      Get FAMLY.EXE
 
 - The Microsoft Network
      On the Edit menu, click Go To, and then click Other Location.
      Type "mssupport" (without the quotation marks).
      Double-click the MS Software Library icon.
      Find the appropriate product area.
      Locate and Download FAMLY.EXE.
 
 - Microsoft Partner Network (MSPN)
      On MSPN Desktop, double-click the Software Library icon.
      Search for FAMLY.EXE.
      Display results and download.
 
 - Microsoft Download Service (MSDL)
      Dial (206) 936-6735 to connect to MSDL
      Download FAMLY.EXE
 
WPINFO   EXE       616,502    03-16-94
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WPCONV.DOC:   WordPerfect Conversions Whitepaper
 
              Discusses the specific Word 6.0 enhancements that make it
               easier for WordPerfect users to transition to Word. Both
               migration and file conversion are discussed in detail.
 
W_VS_WP.DOC:  Why choose Word over WordPerfect?
 
              One-page overview (back and front), showing the benefits of
               choosing Word over WordPerfect. Includes high-level feature
               comparison chart.
 
You can find WPINFO.EXE, a self-extracting file, on the following
services:
 
 - Microsoft's World Wide Web Site on the Internet
      On the www.microsoft.com home page, click the Support icon.
      Click Knowledge Base, and select the product.
      Enter kbfile WPINFO.EXE, and click GO!
      Open the article, and click the button to download the file.
 
 - Internet (anonymous FTP)
      ftp ftp.microsoft.com
      Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles folder.
      Get WPINFO.EXE
 
 - The Microsoft Network
      On the Edit menu, click Go To, and then click Other Location.
      Type "mssupport" (without the quotation marks).
      Double-click the MS Software Library icon.
      Find the appropriate product area.
      Locate and Download WPINFO.EXE.
 
 - Microsoft Partner Network (MSPN)
      On MSPN Desktop, double-click the Software Library icon.
      Search for WPINFO.EXE.
      Display results and download.
 
 - Microsoft Download Service (MSDL)
      Dial (206) 936-6735 to connect to MSDL
      Download WPINFO.EXE
 
MORE INFORMATION
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For additional information about downloading, please see the following
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
 
   ARTICLE-ID: Q119591
   TITLE     : How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online
               Services
 
KBCategory: kbref kbfile
KBSubcategory:
 
Additional reference words: winword white paper word6
 
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Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1996.
