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echo: wperfect
to: HERB PALM
from: AUKE REITSMA
date: 1996-08-24 15:10:00
subject: wpwin vs word

Hi Herb,
On 21 Aug 96, 16:44, Herb Palm wrote to Auke Reitsma
 AR>> Currently I am making a detailed list of what Word can't do
 AR>> and (any)or all versions) can, and vice versa. The current
 AR>> conclusion is that Word is nearly useless for medium to
 AR>> advanced users: it lacks far too many things which WP has! If
 AR>> you -- or anyone else for that matter -- can contribute to
 AR>> that list I'd appreciate it very much. Objective, testable
 AR>> and tested differences only please. No opinions and beliefs.
 HP> The most useful thing I use in WPWIN6.1 is 'any ole' graphics as
 HP> WATERMARKS that WORD 6.0 simply "can't do". Then in WPWIN one has
 HP> the ability to increase/decrease contrast, brightnes,
 HP> move/size/position/ flip the graphic in sooo many ways. If I left
 HP> something out just look at the tools menu when working with a
 HP> watermark.
Graphics sizing and positioning can be done in Word with frames. But not in 
some converted WP docs, and not with as many options.
For the remainder you are right (afaik). Thanks for the contribution!
Greetings from
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