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1. How Well Do You Spell?

Author

Ditlea, Steve

Abstract

Discusses the trends toward developing "spelling checkers" for word processing programs. Compares 19 different commercial dictionary programs with regard to word size, dictionary source, number of words checked, memory requirement, algorithm type, and cost. Cautions against becoming too dependent on spelling checkers, noting their shortcomings. (TW)

Published
1987

2. Squaring Off over Computer Literacy.

Author

The, Lee

Abstract

Discusses various aspects of what is implied by the term "computer literacy," suggesting that competence with computers comes from using computers as machines, as a clerk doing data entry does; as tools, as a manager doing financial analysis does; and as creative instruments, as a writer or professional programer does. (Author/JN)

Published
1982

3. Word Processing for Personal Computers.

Author

Gabel, David

Abstract

Compares in table format 57 commercially available word processing programs for microcomputers and provides definitions/explanations for comparative criteria categorized according to editing and printer/formatting features. (JN)

Published
1982

6. Smart tips for desktop publishing

Author

Hoath, Michael A.

Subjects
Tutorial, Software packages, Word Processing, DTP Software, Desktop publishing -- Methods, Software -- Usage
Published
1990

7. Performance: Speed across a spectrum of tasks.

Author

Abelson, P.

Subjects
*WORD processing
Abstract

Discusses performance categories for word processors, including such tasks as loading and saving, working within the document, and exporting an ASCII file. Benchmark results; Features chart.

Published
1990

8. Today's word processors: Style and substance.

Author

Honan, P.

Subjects
*WORD processing
Abstract

Discusses some of the recent developments in word processors and how to choose a word processing program. Graphics handling improvements; Interface changes; Import and export features; Network versions; Formatting features; Appearance enhancement; Prices; Recommendations. INSET: The future of word processing, by J.D.; Rated products....

Published
1990

9. Windows for your words.

Author

Liskin, M.

Subjects
*WORD processing
Abstract

Opinion. Discusses how a graphical interface for word processing applications can be a liability, not an asset, but examines the uses for windows, or different views of information.

Published
1989

10. Word processing: the best get better.

Author

O'Malley, C.

Subjects
*WORD processing
Abstract

Looks at the best of the full-featured word processing programs. The programs discussed are: WordPerfect 4.2, Microsoft Word 4.O, Ashton-Tate's MultiMate Advantage II, MicroPro's WordStar Professional 4.0, and IBM's DisplayWrite 4.

Published
1987

11. Improving your writing.

Subjects
*WORD processing
Abstract

A better, more productive relationship with your word processor is possible if you're willing to learn. The results can save countless hours and headaches, and turn out a polished, finished product.

Published
1985

12. Slashing time with macros.

Author

Blodgett, R.

Subjects
*WORD processing
Abstract

Describes how to use macros, or automated strings of commands, to speed up word processing tasks. Macros for text, commands, forms and formatting.

Published
1989

13. Building columns into documents

Author

Blodgett, Ralph

Subjects
Microcomputer, User Need, Newsletters, DTP Software, Word Processing, WordPerfect 5.0 (Word processing software) -- Design and construction, Word processing software, Newsletters -- Production management, Desktop publishing, Microcomputers
Published
1989

14. Words and graphics: together at last

Author

O'Malley, Christopher

Subjects
Text Processing Software, Word Processing, Computer Graphics, DTP Software, WordPerfect 5.0 (Word processing software) -- Usage, Microsoft Word 4.0 (Word processing software) -- Usage, Professional Write 2.0 (Word processing software) -- Usage, Q&A Write (Word processing software) -- Usage, Manuscript 2.0 (Word processing software) -- Usage, Inset (Computer graphics software), Desktop publishing -- Usage, Word processing -- Usage, Computer graphics -- Usage
Published
1988

15. A call to standards

Author

Liskin, Miriam

Subjects
Word Processing, Software Packages, Computer Software Industry, File Transfer, Software Migration, Compatible Software, Standard, Word processing software -- Standards
Published
1988

16. Buyer's guide: word processors

Author

Antonoff, Michael, Alonso, Robert, Bel Bruno, Ron, and O'Malley, Christopher

Subjects
Word Processing, Software Packages, Evaluation, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, Lotus Development Corp. -- Product information, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Ashton-Tate Corp. -- Product information, Software Publishing Corp. (Teaneck, New Jersey) -- Product information, Symantec Corp. -- Product information, WordPerfect Corp. -- Product information, MicroPro International Corp. -- Product information, XYQUEST Inc. -- Product information, DisplayWrite 4 (Word processing software), Manuscript 2.0 (Word processing software), Microsoft Word 4.0 (Word processing software), MultiMate Advantage II (Word processing software), Professional Write 2.0 (Word processing software), Q&A Write (Word processing software), WordPerfect 4.2 (Word processing software), WordStar Professional 5.0 (Word processing software), XyWrite III Plus (Word processing software), Word processing software, Software -- Evaluation
Published
1988

19. The rebirth of a classic

Author

Spencer, Cheryl

Subjects
Company Profile, Products, Reorganization, Management, Growth, Word Processing, Marketing Strategy, Profit, MicroPro International Corp. -- Management, NewWord (Word processing software) -- Marketing, WordStar (Word processing software) -- Innovations
Published
1987

21. Word processing

Author

Ditlea, Steve

Subjects
Word Processing, Microcomputer, Software, Text Processing Software, Word Processing Equipment
Published
1986

22. Getting them to read it

Author

Antonoff, Michael

Subjects
Word Processing, DTP Software, Business Graphics, Software Packages, Microcomputer
Published
1986

23. Buyer's guide: word processing

Author

Antonoff, Michael

Subjects
Performance Measurement, Software Selection, Evaluation, Comparison, Word Processing Software, Word Processing, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, International Business Machines Corp. -- Product information, Ashton-Tate Corp. -- Product information, Software Publishing Corp. (Teaneck, New Jersey) -- Product information, WordPerfect Corp. -- Product information, Quicksoft Inc. -- Product information, MicroPro International Corp. -- Product information, XYQUEST Inc. -- Product information, DisplayWrite 4 2.0 (Word processing software), Microsoft Word 5.0 (Word processing software), MultiMate Advantage II (Word processing software), OfficeWriter 6.1 (Word processing software), WordPerfect 5.0 (Word processing software), WordStar 5.5 (Word processing software), XYWrite III Plus 3.55 (Word processing software), Pc-Write 3.02 (Word processing software), Word processing software -- Evaluation, Word processing -- Equipment and supplies
Published
1989

24. Spreadsheet add-ons

Author

Quigley, Suzanne

Subjects
Spreadsheet Software, Enhancements, Computer Software Industry, User Need, Word Processing, Data Communications Software, Memory-Resident Software, Add-In/On Software
Published
1987

25. Mastering printer drivers

Author

Liskin, Miriam

Subjects
Device Driver, Software Design, Printers, Customization, Word Processing, User Manual, Spreadsheet Software
Published
1987

26. Write faster

Author

O'Malley, Christopher

Subjects
Word Processing, Desktop Utility, Performance Improvement, Microcomputer
Published
1986

27. Displaying strength of character

Author

Liskin, Miriam

Subjects
Trends, Presentations, Text Processing Software, Cost, Software packages, Word Processing, DTP Software, Software -- Usage, Desktop publishing -- Methods, Word processing -- Methods
Published
1989

28. Word vs. Word Perfect

Author

Marion, Craig and Pepper, Jon

Subjects
Comparison, Evaluation, Word Processing, Microsoft Corp., WordPerfect Corp., Microsoft Word 4.0 (Word processing software), WordPerfect 5.0 (Word processing software), WordPerfect 4.2 (Word processing software)
Published
1988

29. What's so special about WordPerfect?

Author

Strehlo, Christine

Subjects
Company Profile, Computer Software Industry, Word Processing, Marketing Strategy, WordPerfect Corp. -- Management, WordPerfect (Word processing software), Word processing software, Computer software industry -- Management
Published
1988

30. Wurd processing

Author

Nelson, Robin

Subjects
Word Processing, Universities and Colleges, Reports, Computer-Assisted Instruction, Microcomputer, Delaware, University of -- Reports, Universities and colleges -- Research, Microcomputers -- Usage
Published
1990

31. The days of wine and fonts.

Author

Antonoff, M.

Subjects
*WORD processing
Abstract

Describes the terminology surrounding typefaces, which is similar to the subjective phrases used to describe and compare wine.

Published
1988

32. Flexibility is Sprint's forte.

Subjects
*WORD processing
Abstract

Discusses the word processing application, Sprint, which allows users to choose interfaces similar to Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Wordstar or Multimate. Printing options; Mailmerge and other additional features.

Published
1988

33. From PC to Mac and back

Author

Blodgett, Ralph

Subjects
File Transfer, MS-DOS, Conversion, Modem, Cables, Information Services, Word Processing, Apple Inc. -- Product information, CompuServe Inc. -- Product information, DataViz Inc. -- Product information, Apple Macintosh IIX (Microcomputer) -- Usage, Apple Macintosh IIcx (680X0-based microcomputer) -- Usage, MCI Mail -- Usage, MacLinkPlus/PC (Data conversion software) -- Usage, Apple Macintosh SE/30 (680X0-based system) -- Usage, Word processing -- Equipment and supplies
Published
1989

34. Advance work: preparing for desktop publishing

Author

Terry, Steve

Subjects
File Organization, Methods, Hard Disk Drive, DTP Software, File Directories, Word Processing, Disk Formatting Utility, Desktop publishing -- Methods
Published
1988

35. Basic functions: all are good, but some are better

Author

Devlin, Joseph

Subjects
Comparison, Directories, Search Commands, Disk/File Management Software, Software Selection, Software packages, Word Processing Software, Word Processing, Word processing software -- Evaluation, Word processing -- Product information, Software -- Evaluation
Published
1990

36. PCs grow in Brooklyn

Subjects
Microcomputer, Training, Population Groups, Word Processing, Computer Services, Chocolate Chips Community Word Processing Collective, Nonprofit Organization, Microcomputers -- Study and teaching, Urban renewal, Poor -- Training, Information technology -- Social aspects, Vocational guidance for minorities -- Training, Minorities -- Employment
Published
1990

37. The versatile WordStar Professional 5.0

Author

Antonoff, Michael

Subjects
Word Processing, Software Packages, Evaluation, MicroPro International Corp. -- Product information, WordStar Professional 5.0 (Word processing software), Word processing software, Software -- Evaluation
Published
1988

38. WordPerfect 4.2: the king?

Author

O'Malley, Christopher

Subjects
Word Processing, Software Packages, Evaluation, WordPerfect Corp. -- Product information, WordPerfect 4.2 (Word processing software), Word processing software, Software -- Evaluation
Published
1988

39. Q&A Write: power under $200

Author

O'Malley, Christopher

Subjects
Word Processing, Software Packages, Evaluation, Symantec Corp. -- Product information, Q&A Write (Word processing software), Word processing software, Software -- Evaluation
Published
1988

40. Professional Write 2.0 gains power

Author

O'Malley, Christopher

Subjects
Word Processing, Software Packages, Evaluation, Software Publishing Corp. (Teaneck, New Jersey) -- Product information, Professional Write 2.0 (Word processing software), Word processing software, Software -- Evaluation
Published
1988

41. Aging Multimate Advantage II

Author

Antonoff, Michael

Subjects
Word Processing, Software Packages, Evaluation, Ashton-Tate Corp. -- Product information, MultiMate Advantage II (Word processing software), Word processing software, Software -- Evaluation
Published
1988

42. Very versatile: Word 4.0

Author

O'Malley, Christopher

Subjects
Word Processing, Software Packages, Evaluation, Microsoft Corp. -- Product information, Microsoft Word 4.0 (Word processing software), Word processing software
Published
1988

43. How Wordsmiths Write Smarter

Author

Ditlea, Steve

Subjects
Productivity, Word Processing, Text Processing Software, Applications
Published
1986

45. Word Processing Made Simple

Author

Antonoff, Michael

Subjects
Word Processing, Program Editor, Software Packages, New Product, Easy
Published
1986

46. Text Processing for the Apple II

Author

Honan, Patrick

Subjects
Word Processing, Text Processing Software, Program Editor, New Product, Mousewrite -- Evaluation
Published
1986

47. An On-Screen Synonym Finder

Author

Sillery, Bob

Subjects
Thesaurus, Vocabularies, Word Processing, New Product, Word Finder 2.2b Writing Consultants (computer program) -- Evaluation
Published
1986

48. Keyboard shorthand

Author

O'Malley, Christopher

Subjects
Software, Evaluation, New Product, Word Processing, Data Entry, PRD+ -- Evaluation
Published
1986

49. Word Processing for the Word-Wary

Author

Nelson, Robin

Subjects
Word Processing, Program Editor, Text Processing Software, New Product, MindReader 2.0 (Word processing software) -- Evaluation
Published
1986

50. Going Beyond Word Processing

Author

O'Malley, C.

Subjects
Word Processing, Text Processing Software, Desktop Utility, Personal Computers, Computer Software Industry
Published
1985

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