Bruce_Dunn@mindlink.UUCP (Bruce Dunn) (03/12/91)
I just got my upgrade to Word for DOS (from 5.0 to 5.5). The program
remains the same (completely file compatible with earlier versions of Word for
DOS) but has a new user interface that looks very much like Word for Windows.
It is not a Windows program, and lacks features such as the use of a clipboard
etc. Its use of style sheets follows the functioning of earlier Word for DOS
versions, rather than following the somewhat different template concept of Word
for Windows.
I am very happy with this move. I use both Word for Windows, and Word for
DOS on XT class machines. Using Word for DOS 5.5 eases the problems of
switching back and forth between different interfaces. Word for DOS 5.5 has a
menu bar across the top with the familiar FILE, EDIT etc. labels. The mouse is
well supported. To load a file, you use the OPEN command on the FILE menu, and
get scrollable boxes listing files and directories just like in Windows
programs.
I see Word 5.5 being very handy for use by people who mainly work with
Windows programs, but occasionally have to do wordprocessing on XT class
machines or on laptops. File types however remain incompatible (although Word
for Windows will import and convert Word for DOS files). A good combination
would be to type the basic text of your wordprocessing chore on a cheap XT or
laptop, then import the file into Word for Windows for application of
formatting and printing.
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Bruce Dunn Vancouver, Canada a752@mindlink.UUCP