Word for Windows NT: Description of Features |
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The information in this article applies to:
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Microsoft Word for Windows NT, version 6.0
SUMMARY
Word 6.0 for Windows NT is an adaptation of Word 6.0 for Windows. All of
the new features present in Word 6.0 for Windows NT were added specifically
to take advantage of the following features, which are unique to Windows
NT:
- 32-bit architecture
- Long filename support
- Multithreaded printing
- Registry support
MORE INFORMATION
Word for Windows NT offers the following features over its 16-bit Word for
Windows counterpart:
- 32-bit Architecture
Word for Windows NT is written to the Win32 API specification and
is, therefore, a full 32-bit application.
- Long Filename Support
Word for Windows NT supports up to 255 characters for document file
names. All Word dialog boxes that involve filenames, such as File Open,
are wider to accommodate longer filenames as well.
- Multithreaded Printing
The background printing feature in Word for Windows NT runs as a
separate thread. This makes working on documents and background
printing smoother.
- Registry Support
Word for Windows NT stores all of its settings in the Windows NT
Registry. As a result, multiple configurations of Word can exist on the
same computer for different users. Word will also support user profiles,
which means a user can move from one machine to another and continue to
use his or her same Word configuration.
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