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 Microsoft Office XP Standard and Professional 1

Microsoft Works 7.0 and Microsoft Works Suite 2003. 1

What programs do you have on your computer?. 2

What do you want to do on your computer?. 2

Can I have both Office and Works?. 2

What does Works 7.0 look like?. 2

Why upgrade to Microsoft Works?. 2

In summary…... 2

 

Microsoft Works vs. Microsoft Office

Presented by Linda S. Bryson

May 19, 2003

 

Microsoft Office XP Standard and Professional

Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/office/xp/

“Microsoft Office XP Standard is designed for users who require only the core desktop productivity tools, integrating productivity innovations throughout its programs to transform the traditional Office suite into a smarter overall work experience.  By simplifying productivity, enabling collaboration for everyone, and extending Office beyond the desktop, Office XP Standard streamlines processes and makes it easier for everyone to create and share important information.”    -- quoted from the Microsoft web site

 

Office XP Standard includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

 

According to Microsoft’s web site on April 22, 2003, the full version of Microsoft Office XP Standard on CD sells for $479.  The upgrade version sells for $239.

 

Office XP Professional includes Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Microsoft Access 2002.  This Office XP database helps you store, access, and analyze data.  The Office XP Professional full version on CD is listed for $579.  The upgrade version sells for $329 on the Microsoft web site.

 

Microsoft Works 7.0 and Microsoft Works Suite 2003

Web site: http://www.microsoft.com/products/works

“Works 7.0 is the latest version of the popular essential home productivity software. It includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database, and calendar.  Plus Works has new, professionally designed templates, and a new tool to help organize common projects.”           -- quoted from the Microsoft catalogue web site

 

According to Microsoft’s web site on April 22, 2003, the full version of Microsoft Works 7.0 on CD sells for $54.95. 

 

Works Suite 2003 provides 6 Microsoft software titles for your home PC for one price. Works Suite brings together the full versions of Microsoft Word, Works, Money Standard, Encarta Standard, Picture It! Photo, and Streets & Trips all in one, ‘easy to use’ package.

 

According to Microsoft’s web site Works Suite 2003 sells for $109 with a $15 mail-in rebate.

 

What programs do you have on your computer?

 

What do you want to do on your computer?

Ask yourself what you want to be able to do.  Word processing is good for writing letters and other text oriented materials.  Spreadsheets are useful for setting up a budget.  Database programs keep track of information like an address book or book titles.  Are you going to edit photos?  Would you like to keep your calendar on the computer?  Would a newer program be easier to use and more helpful to you?

 

Can I have both Office and Works?

Yes, you can have Office on your computer and then add Works.

 

You might consider updating the Office program you have with Works Suite 2003. 

·      Works Suite 2003 is explained as follows:  “To be eligible for Microsoft Works Suite 2003, you must be a licensed user of any one of the following applications: Microsoft Works (any version) • Microsoft Word (version 6.0 or later for MS DOS, Windows, or Windows NT Workstation) • WordPerfect for MS DOS (4.0 - 5.1) • WordPerfect for Windows (5.1–9) • Any Productivity suites from Novell or Corel which contain these WordPerfect versions.”

-- quoted from the Microsoft web site

 

 

 

 

What does Works 7.0 look like?

 

This is the ‘Home’ page for Microsoft Works 7.0.  I have opened the Help menu to show you where you can find “About Microsoft Works” at the bottom of the list.  Click on the highlighted item to get details.

 

This ‘Home’ page gives you a list of projects as well as jumping off points for what is included in the program. 

 

On the next page of this handout you will see the ‘Tasks’ window.  This is a list of wizards for pre-set designs that help you complete tasks without starting from scratch.

 

You will also see the ‘Programs’ window.  Here you select word processing, spreadsheet, database, or calendar.  You can start a blank document in word processing or select a task.  You can do the same for spreadsheets and databases.  You can also work with the ‘Calendar’.  The calendar program lets you save birthdays, appointments, and notes.  You can look at and print out days, weeks, or months.

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you save a document in Works 7.0 it saves as a Works file by default.  Look in the ‘Save as type’ dialogue box.  You can select from the ‘Save as type’ drop down menu to save in another format.  I’ve highlighted Word 6.0.  This allows you to save and then send a Works document to someone who does not have Works but does have Word version 6.0 or higher.

 

Likewise, Word saves documents by default as a Word file.  However, you can save your Word document as a Works word processing file by selecting from the drop down menu for ‘Save as type’ and choosing a Works version.

 

The spreadsheet in Works is very similar to Excel in Office.  Again you can save your spreadsheet as either a Works spreadsheet or an Excel spreadsheet by selecting from the ‘Save as type’ menu.

 

The database in Works is easy to use but still high-powered enough for most home inventories.  You can set up an address book in the Works database and then do mail merge labels, envelopes and letters with the word processor. 

 

It is also possible to do envelopes, labels and a mail merge in Word.  Look under ‘Tools’ on the toolbar.

 

Why upgrade to Microsoft Works?

“ New features in Works 7.0 make it easier to use, give you better results, and help you integrate your work with the latest software and devices.  Works 7.0 features include:

Quoted from – http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/Homepages/StandardProduct.asp

 

In summary…