The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word for Windows 95, version 7.0
SUMMARY
This article assumes that you are familiar with an earlier version of Word
for Windows and that you want more information to help you decide if you
should upgrade to Word 7.0.
If you do not own an earlier version of Word for Windows and want general
information about Word, see the Microsoft Word site on the World Wide Web
at
http://www.microsoft.com/word/
or call the Microsoft Sales Information Center at (800) 426-9400. If you
are outside the United States, contact the Microsoft subsidiary for your
area. To locate your subsidiary, see the Microsoft World Wide Offices Web
site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.htm
MORE INFORMATION
New Features in Word 7.0 for Windows 95
- Answer Wizard
Step-by-step answers
Explanations and examples
Programming Reference
- Automatic Borders
Add a border automatically as you type
- Automatic Text Correction
Replace text with symbols
Correct CAPS LOCK key errors
Correct plural and possessive words
Add words you don't want Microsoft Word to change
- Automatic Headings
Automatically apply a Heading style as you type
- Automatic Numbered or Bulleted Lists
Automatically apply numbers or bullets as you type
- Automatic Ordinal Numbers and Fractions
Makes ordinal numbers and fractions easier to read
- Easier Document Retrieval and Management
Open or find documents
Preview documents
Manage documents
Search for documents
Find Fast
- More IntelliSense
Format text while you type
Find and replace word forms
Check spelling while you type
Correct text while you type
- New Word Templates
Three families of templates
Placeholder text helps you get started
Templates are organized in categories
- TipWizard
Suggests better ways to complete your tasks
- Word as an E-mail Editor
Use Word in electronic mail
Emphasize important text
Automatically sign messages
Mark changes
Make electronic mail messages look great
System Requirements
To use Microsoft Word for Windows 95, you need the following:
- An industry-standard computer with a 386DX or higher processor
- Microsoft Windows 95 operating system or Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation operating system version 3.51 or later (will not run on
earlier versions of Windows)
- 6 MB of memory for use on Windows 95; 12 MB of memory for use on Windows
NT Workstation; additional memory needed for WordMail
- Hard disk space required: 8 MB for compact installation; 16 MB for
typical installation; 35 MB for custom (maximum) installation
- One 3.5-inch high-density disk drive
- VGA or higher-resolution video adapter (SVGA 256-color recommended)
- Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
The following are optional items you can use with Word 7.0:
- Windows-compatible network
- Microsoft Exchange client required to run WordMail on Windows NT
Workstation
- Windows-compatible printer
- 2400 or higher baud modem (9600 baud modem recommended)
- Audio board with headphones or speakers