![]() ![]() The content can easily be searched and even modified by processes other than Word. ![]() The content becomes available for automated data-mining and re-purposing processes. Word 2003 now has the capability to save documents in XML (Extensible Markup Language) format so that you can separate the content of a document from the confines of its binary (.doc) format. I think this is one of the best additions to the application. This bar helps you open new or recent documents, or work with templates. Another amazing feature I like about it is the “Getting Started” bar attached to the right side of the window. You can customize all of the tools to your needs and they will happily comply with you. The menus will show you the options you use the most first and if you want everything else. ![]() The menus are almost the same as the previous version except for the newly added features. If you want to figure out what a certain button does, just look it up in the help contents or click it and see for yourself. The toolbar buttons are easy to work with if you are upgrading but you might have to get used to it if you are new to this just move your mouse over the buttons and it will tell you what it is. It shows two pages at a time on the screen somewhat like the print preview feature but with edit capability. One feature that I think we all need and use is the “Reading Layout” which allows you to read any document easily and without the need to scroll a lot. All of the improvements and enhancements are either for professionals or business users. If you are just a beginner you may not even notice a difference from the preview version. This version of Word 2003 looks and feels a lot like its predecessor Word 2002 or XP but with a lot of improvements and eye candy. Once you do activate it, you will never have to deal with it again unless of course, you re-install. Even though this helps Microsoft reduce piracy, it also produces more work for us. But if you need to, you can get help with the installation from Microsoft’s website.Ī downside to the installation is the new “Activation” process. The setup process is designed so that you will not need any help from anyone to get yourself started quickly. Microsoft has simplified the installation process to make our lives a bit easier. To make your life easier, I suggest using a broadband Internet connection for downloading and installing the updates and service packs. The hard part is installing the updates or service packs after the installation this process takes a lot of time. Most of the time I do not even have to restart the computer after installation. But if you want, you can go in and customize the installation and add or remove components to your needs. The installation on my computer takes about five to ten minutes for the “typical” setup. ![]()
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