Dale Shipp (1:261/1137.11) wrote to All at 01:15 on 04 Apr 1997:
 DS> @MSGID: 1:261/1137.11 33449c64
 DS>   I am currently using Microsoft Office, which includes MS Word
 DS> version   6.0.  One of my business partners has the WIN95 version
 DS> which seems to   contain MS Word 7.0.
It not only seems to but it does.
 DS>   Are there any significant differences between them?  We do seem
 DS> to be   able to exchange files with no problem.  When I use his
 DS> version on his   computer, I see a few things (e.g. the active
 DS> spell check).
The file structure of the two versions is essentially identical although Word 
7.0 will permit the use of long file names.  
 DS>   I am also contemplating getting an upgrade computer.   One
 DS> possible   choice comes with Microsoft Office 97, small business
 DS> edition.  The   description I saw on the Web site for the computer
 DS> was vague about   what version of "word processing" program was in
 DS> that package.  Can   some one tell me what it is?
The word processor included is a variant of Word (perhaps 8.0?)  Office 97 
offers a degree of integration of its parts which has to be seen to be 
believed; I can open my browser from its tool bar.  It also offers a new 
macro language and a different file structure which is a mixed blessing.
Take care,
Steven Horn (shorn@yknet.yk.ca)
Moderator CAN_SYSLAW 
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