Microsoft Office XP Standard and Professional.. 1 Microsoft Works 7.0 and Microsoft Works Suite 2003.. 1 What programs do you have on your computer?.. 2 What do you want to do on your computer?... 2 Can I have both Office and Works?.... 2 What does Works 7.0 look like?.... 3 Why upgrade to Microsoft Works?... 5 In summary.... 6
Microsoft Works vs. Microsoft Office
Presented by Linda S. Bryson
May 19, 2003 Microsoft Office XP Standard and Professional
Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/office/xp/ Microsoft Office XP Standard is designed for users who require only the core desktop productivity tools, integrating productivity innovations throughout its programs to transform the traditional Office suite into a smarter overall work experience. By simplifying productivity, enabling collaboration for everyone, and extending Office beyond the desktop, Office XP Standard streamlines processes and makes it easier for everyone to create and share important information. -- quoted from the Microsoft web site Office XP Standard includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Microsoft Word is word processing. Excel is a spreadsheet. Outlook is an e-mail program. PowerPoint is a program for making slide presentations. According to Microsofts web site on April 22, 2003, the full version of Microsoft Office XP Standard on CD sells for $479. The upgrade version sells for $239. Office XP Professional includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Microsoft Access 2002. This Office XP database helps you store, access, and analyze data. The Office XP Professional full version on CD is listed for $579. The upgrade version sells for $329 on the Microsoft web site.
Microsoft Works 7.0 and Microsoft Works Suite 2003
Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/products/works Works 7.0 is the latest version of the popular essential home productivity software. It includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database, and calendar. Plus Works has new, professionally designed templates, and a new tool to help organize common projects. - quoted from the Microsoft catalogue web site
According to Microsofts web site on April 22, 2003, the full version of Microsoft Works 7.0 on CD sells for $54.95. 1
Works Suite 2003 provides 6 Microsoft software titles for your home PC for one price. Works Suite brings together the full versions of Microsoft Word, Works, Money Standard, Encarta Standard, Picture It! Photo, and Streets & Trips all in one, easy to use package. Money Standard is a financial program. Encarta Standard is an encyclopedia. Picture It! Photo is the only photo-editing software that guides you through the process of photo capturing, correcting and creating from start to finish. Novices can get started easily with built-in wizards and how-to-videos. Automated photo-editing tools help make photos look their best. Show off photo projects thorough email, the Web, and in prints. -- quoted from the Microsoft web site Streets & Trips is a map reference program. According to Microsofts web site Works Suite 2003 sells for $109 with a $15 mail-in rebate.
What programs do you have on your computer?
Go to START and then to Programs. Most programs, as they are installed, will add themselves to the Programs list. Read through the list. Open a program to investigate it. Go to Help on the tool bar. The last item on the list will say About. This will tell you which version of the program has been installed on your computer.
What do you want to do on your computer?
Ask yourself what you want to be able to do. Word processing is good for writing letters and other text oriented materials. Spreadsheets are useful for setting up a budget. Database programs keep track of information like an address book or book titles. Are you going to edit photos? Would you like to keep your calendar on the computer? Would a newer program be easier to use and more helpful to you?
Can I have both Office and Works?
Yes, you can have Office on your computer and then add Works. You might consider updating the Office program you have with Works Suite 2003. Works Suite 2003 is explained as follows: To be eligible for Microsoft Works Suite 2003, you must be a licensed user of any one of the following applications: Microsoft Works (any version) Microsoft Word (version 6.0 or later for MS DOS, Windows, or Windows NT Workstation) WordPerfect for MS DOS (4.0 - 5.1) WordPerfect for Windows (5.19) Any Productivity suites from Novell or Corel which contain these WordPerfect versions. -- quoted from the Microsoft web site

What does Works 7.0 look like?
This is the Home page for Microsoft Works 7.0. I have opened the Help menu to show you where you can find About Microsoft Works at the bottom of the list. Click on the highlighted item to get details. This Home page gives you a list of projects as well as jumping off points for what is included in the program. On the next page of this handout you will see the Tasks window. This is a list of wizards for pre-set designs that help you complete tasks without starting from scratch. You will also see the Programs window. Here you select word processing, spreadsheet, database, or calendar. You can start a blank document in word processing or select a task. You can do the same for spreadsheets and databases. You can also work with the Calendar. The calendar program lets you save birthdays, appointments, and notes. You can look at and print out days, weeks, or months.
When you save a document in Works 7.0 it saves as a Works file by default. Look in the Save as type dialogue box. You can select from the Save as type drop down menu to save in another format. Ive highlighted Word 6.0. This allows you to save and then send a Works document to someone who does not have Works but does have Word version 6.0 or higher. Likewise, Word saves documents by default as a Word file. However, you can save your Word document as a Works word processing file by selecting from the drop down menu for Save as type and choosing a Works version. The spreadsheet in Works is very similar to Excel in Office. Again you can save your spreadsheet as either a Works spreadsheet or an Excel spreadsheet by selecting from the Save as type menu. The database in Works is easy to use but still high-powered enough for most home inventories. You can set up an address book in the Works database and then do mail merge labels, envelopes and letters with the word processor. It is also possible to do envelopes, labels and a mail merge in Word. Look under Tools on the toolbar.
Why upgrade to Microsoft Works?
New features in Works 7.0 make it easier to use, give you better results, and help you integrate your work with the latest software and devices. Works 7.0 features include: 5
Easy upgrades Preserve all your previous Works files Redesigned Task Launcher Home Page Word Processing Choose from great templates for resumes, cover letters, stationary. Spreadsheets Open and edit Excel spreadsheets so you can move information Track your home finances, sports teams, medical records Calendar and address book Copy your Works address bookto your Pocket PCSet reminders Project templates Over 300 colorful, high-quality templates make it easy to get started with professional-looking results. Quoted from http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/Homepages/StandardProduct.asp

In summary

I have no interest in selling any Microsoft products. You can check with your local stores or on the Internet for current software prices. I do teach a class at the Academy of Lifelong Learning on Microsoft Works. We are currently teaching version 7.0. I find this version easy to teach and easy for others to learn, well organized, and complete with a very helpful Help menu. Many new computers come with Microsoft Works as part of the offered software package.

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Supported Word Processing Formats Generic Text ASCII Text (.TXT) ANSI Text(.TXT,.ANS) HTML (.HTML,.HTM) IBM Revisable Form Text (.RFT) IBM Final Form Text (.FFT) Microsoft Rich Text Format (.RTF) Text Mail (MIME) Unicode Text DOS Word Processors DEC WPS Plus (.DX) DEC WPS Plus (.WPL) DisplayWrite 2 & 3 (.TXT) DisplayWrite 4 & 5 (.RFT) Enable First Choice (.PFC) Framework IBM Writing Assistant (.IWA) Lotus Manuscript MASS11 (.M11) Microsoft Word (.DOC, MSW) Microsoft Works (.WPS) MultiMate (.DOX) Navy Data Interchange Format (.DIF) Nota Bene (.NB) Office Writer PC-File Letter PC-File+ Letter PFS:Write (.PFS) Professional Write (.PW) Q&A Samna Word (.SM) SmartWare II Sprint Total Word Volkswriter 3 & 4 (.VW) Wang PC (.IWP) WordMARC (.WMC) WordPerfect (.WPn, WPD) WordStar (.WS) WordStar 2000 (.WS2) XyWrite (.XY,.XY3,.XYW) International Word Processors JustSystems Ichitaro
7 & 8 bit 7 & 8 bit Versions through 3.0 All versions All versions All versions All versions
Versions through 4.0 Versions through 4.1 All versions Versions through Release 2.0 Versions 3.0, 4.0 and 4.5 Versions through 3.0 Version 3.0 Version 1.01 Version 2.0 Versions through 8.0 Versions through 6.0 Versions through 2.0 Versions through 4.0 All versions Version 3.0 Versions 4.0 - 6.0 Versions through 5.0 Versions through 3.0 Versions A, B and C Versions through 2.1 Version 2.0 Versions through Samna Word IV+ Version 1.02 Versions through 1.0 Version 1.2 Versions through 1.0 Versions through 2.6 Versions through Composer Plus Versions through 6.1 Versions through 7.0 Versions through 3.0 Versions through III Plus
Versions 5.0, 6.0, 8.0 and 9.0
Windows Word Processors AMI/AMI Professional (.SAM) JustWrite (.JW) Legacy Lotus Word Pro Microsoft Windows Works (.WPS) Microsoft Windows Write Microsoft Word for Windows (.DOC) Microsoft WordPad Novell Perfect Works Professional Write Plus (.PWP) Q&A Write for Windows WordPerfect for Windows (.WPD) WordStar for Windows (.WSD) Macintosh Word Processors MacWrite II (.MCW) Microsoft Word Microsoft Works WordPerfect
Versions through 3.1 Versions through 3.0 Versions through 1.1 Versions 96, 97 and Millenium Edition Versions through 4.0 Versions through 3.0 Versions through 2000 All versions Version 2.0 Version 1.0 Version 3.0 Versions through 9.0 Version 1.0
Version 1.1 Versions 4.0 through 98 Versions through 2.0 Versions 1.02 through 3.0
Supported Spreadsheet Formats Enable First Choice (.PFC) Framework (.FW,.FW2,.FW3) Lotus 1-2-3 - DOS & Windows (.FMn) Lotus 1-2-3 Charts - DOS & Windows Lotus 1-2-3 - OS/2 Lotus 1-2-3 Charts - OS/2 Lotus 1-2-3 for SmartSuite Lotus Symphony (FM1, WKn,.WKS) Microsoft Excel Windows (.XLS) Microsoft Excel Macintosh Microsoft Excel Charts (.XLC) Microsoft Multiplan (.COL) Microsoft Windows Works (.WKS) Microsoft Works - DOS Microsoft Works - Mac Mosaic Twin Novell Perfect Works Quattro Pro for DOS (.WB2) Quattro Pro for Windows (.WKQ,.WQ1) PFS:Professional Plan SuperCalc 5 (.CAL) SmartWare II VP Planner 3D
Versions 3.0, 4.0 and 4.5 Versions through 3.0 Version 3.0 Versions through 5.0 Versions through 5.0 Versions through 2.0 Versions through 2.0 Versions 97 and Millenium Edition Versions 1.0,1.1 and 2.0 Versions 2.2 through 2000 Versions 3.0 - 98 Versions 2.x - 7.0 Version 4.0 Versions through 4.0 Versions through 2.0 Versions through 2.0 Version 2.5 Version 2.0 Versions through 5.0 Versions through 9.0 Version 1.0 Version 4.0 Version 1.02 Version 1.0

Supported Flat-file Database Formats Access (.MDB) dBASE (.DBn) DataEase (.DBA) dBXL Enable First Choice (.PFC) FoxBase Framework (.FW,.FW2,.FW3) Microsoft Windows Works Microsoft Works - DOS (.WDB) Microsoft Works - Mac Paradox - DOS (.DB) Paradox Windows (.DB) Personal R:BASE R:BASE R:BASE System V Reflex 9.RDX) Q & A (.DTF) SmartWare II (.DB) Supported Presentation Formats Corel Presentations Harvard Graphics - DOS (.SH3) Freelance -f Windows (.PRE) Freelance - OS/2 Microsoft PowerPoint - Windows Microsoft PowerPoint - Macintosh Other Supported Formats Adobe Portable Document Format (.PDF) Microsoft Outlook Message (.MSG) Microsoft Project (.MPP) vCard Supported Graphic Formats (as Bi-Tonal) Adobe Photoshop (.PSD) AmiDraw (.SDW) AutoCad Interchange (.DXF) Binary Group 3 Fax Bitmap (.BMP,.RLE,.ICO,.CUR & OS/2.DIB) CALS Raster Corel Draw (.CDR) Corel Draw (.CDR with TIFF header) Computer Graphics Metafile (.CGM)
Version 4.0 Versions 12 through 14 All versions Windows Type I and Type II Versions 6.0 - 8.0 Versions 2.0 - 9.0 Versions through 4 Text only Version 98 Text only Version 2.1 Versions through 9.0 Versions 2.x & 3.x Versions through Millenium Edition Versions through 2.0 Versions 3.0 through 2000 Versions 4.0 through 98 Versions through 2.0 Versions through 5.0 Version 4.x Version 1.3 Versions 3.0, 4.0 and 4.5 Versions through 3.0 Version 2.1 Version 3.0 Versions through 4.0 Versions through 2.0 Versions through 2.0 Versions through 4.0 Versions through 1.0 Version 1.0 Versions through 3.1 Version 1.0 Version 2.0 Versions through 2.0 Version 1.02
GEM Paint (.IMG) Graphics Interchange Format (.GIF) Hewlett Packard Graphics Language (HPGL) JPEG Kodak Flash Pix (.FPX) Kodak Photo CD (.PCD) Lotus PIC Lotus Snapshot Macintosh PICT1 & PICT2 MacPaint Micrografx Draw (.DRW) Micrografx Designer (.DRW) Novell PerfectWorks (Draw) OS/2 Bitmap Paint Shop Pro (.PSP) Paint Shop Pro 6 (.PSP) PC Paintbrush (.PCX) Portable Bitmap (.PBM) Portable Graymap (.PGM) Portable Network Graphics (.PNG) Portable Pixmap (.PPM) Progressive JPEG Sun Raster (.SRS) Tagged Image File Format (.TIF) TIFF CCITT Group 3 & 4 Truevision TGA (TARGA) Visio Windows Enhanced Metafile (.EMF) Windows Metafile (.WMF) WordPerfect Graphics (.WPG & WPG2) X-Windows Bitmap (.XBM) X-Windows Dump (.XDM) X-Windows Pixmap (.XPM)

Version 2

Version 1.0 All versions Bitmap only Versions through 4 Versions through 3.1 Version 2.0 All versions Versions 5.0 and 5.01 Win32 Only

Version 1.0

Versions through 6 Versions through 6 Version 2 Versions 4, 5 and 2000 Preview
Versions through 2.0 x10 compatible x10 compatible x10 compatible