| The rapidly growing rivalry and advanced IT technologies have made software developers pay special attention to effectiveness and productivity of all work processes. Consequently, there have been invented different programs to facilitate firms' work.
One of the most extensively deployed document formats is Word Document. It is a word processing application designed for creation of documents, for instance CV, letters, fax cover sheets, reports, legal documents, brochures, technical manuals and so on. Microsoft Word is ordinarily deployed by companies, agencies, and is installed in most educational establishments. Students deploy it daily and business people use it for creating office documents.
The Word file format was developed by Microsoft. Its original name was Multi-Tool Word. The first version was released in 1983. Since its release, there have been introduced several other versions, including of the latest version that appeared in 2008. The next addition of Word is scheduled to be introduced in 2010. It will comprise a great many new features common to other programmes in the Office 2010.
Although Word is a constituent of the Microsoft Office system, it sells as a standalone software package and included in Microsoft Works Suite. Starting from the 2003 version, the brand name was changed to emphasize Word's identity as a constituent within the Office Suite. Microsoft Ltd. Renamed Microsoft Word into Microsoft Office Word.
The Word file format allows to type, format and modify text to create documents that can be printed or viewed electronically.
The Word Format is a reasonably priced word processing programme. The word processing application offers unlimited tools and features, and a great many users are familiar and comfortable with its Microsoft toolbars.
The application offers options to format fonts, add clipart, add page numbers, as well as create tables and headers. There is even an "office assistant" cartoon that can direct a user through the creation of a document or reply to any questions that might arise. |
