All you could expect from a word processor

Advantages: Many, well supported
Disadvantages: None

...Microsoft Word 2007 from my experience is very easy to use, it has everything that I would expect a word processing software program to have, i.e. spell check, formatting options for bold, italic, underline, various bullet point options and an easy way to save files using common Microsoft platform technology. It has a very useful help wizard, the office assistant which is common to all Microsoft Office programs. Just go to the help menu and select show office assistant and type in your keyword, and it comes up with a list of useful links to help with the topic, and the links are quite clear and easy to follow. There are quite a few sophisticated features for users who need to do macros or mail merges with other Microsoft applications such as Excel spreadsheets or Access databases. One particularly useful function is email merge, if...

llbcollins 22.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Office Word 2007

AbiWord, a great free word processor.

Advantages: Freeware with a good set of features.
Disadvantages: Some bugs and missing features, but nothing serious.

...I first found AbiWord when I was in a very desperate state. I had chosen to reformat my hard drive to get rid of all the junk and start afresh. One thing that didn`t cross my mind until afterwards was - Do I still have the backup disk with Microsoft Word on it? The answer was no, and with a coursework deadline looming I needed to find a word processor. I found AbiWord after a brief search and have been using it now for about 6 months. AbiWord has been programmed by a large group of volunteers whose aim it is to create a feature-rich word processor and release it free to the public. They`re doing a good job because this program has got me through 4 coursework assignments to date without letting me down once, and I have no doubt it will serve you just as well! -FEATURES- I`ll start off by saying AbiWord is not a real competitor...

Pendulum 11.04.2003 · Read review
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Review of AbiSource - AbiWord

The Power of Words

Advantages: beautifully written , plot driven . Known in Japan as Ai no Kotodama, there is also a film
Disadvantages: please note the mature rating, this is not a young people's comic!

...Words can hurt, and words can praise; we all know this, but additionally, most cultures around the world have a belief that said in a certain manner, words also have power. Whether imbued with emotion or additional unsaid meaning, uttering ordinary words can alter reality and change the course of events. In the West, we might consider that idea one of spell casting, but in Japan, it is known as "kotodama". Kotodama is not merely spell casting though, as it has far reaching spiritual applications there and features in martial arts and various Shinto practices. Thinking on the power of words, and knowing that just as saying some things may alter courses of events, we in the West probably also realise that sometimes NOT uttering the words can lead to great regret. Such is the power of words: this is kotodama. This is the very quandary that...

Shroud 05.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Words of Devotion - Keiko Konno

The leader in Word Processors

Advantages: Easy to use, Excellent Layout, Much improved
Disadvantages: Expensive, New version coming out soon

...A Word Processor is used in the workplace in just about every single job, and there's only really one product that has control of the market. Word 2003 is part of the Microsoft Office 2003 package which features applications such as: PowerPoint for presentations; Access for databases and Excel for spreadsheets. Word 2003 is currently the newest version of Word at time of writing, with Word 2007 under development for release later this year / early next year, however does not appear to differ from previous versions in terms of features most people would end up using. If you've had your head in the sand for the past 20 years, you might not have owned a copy of Word, or even know what it is! Well, a Word Processor has only really one main purpose. To edit and format text to produce documents - a computerized typewriter if you like...

nemesis2004 29.05.2006 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Office Word 2003 Complete package

King of Word Processors

Advantages: Easy-to-use, versatile, many advanced features.
Disadvantages: N/A

...Microsoft Word 2000 can either be purchased as part of MS Office 2000 or as a stand alone program. It's primary function is to allow the user to input text and edit that text in order to display it in a particular way. Word also has a range of other features, these include tabulation, mail merge and basic graphic editing and display. I use MS Word to produce reports, write letters and CV's and tabulate my accounts by integrating MS Excel into Word. MS Word, if you consider all the verisons, is the most popular word processor used by millions accross the world. Its popularity is based on its easy-of-use. It has a really simple interface that can be customized to suit the users needs. It is also popular because it has a wide range of extra features that meet the demands of an advanced user. It works very well as part of the Office...

darrenloud 15.02.2001 · Read review
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Review of Microsoft Word 2000 2000 Complete package

Type Your Words Here: Word 2007

Advantages: New interface is sleek and useful, tonnes of features!
Disadvantages: Maybe a little pricey.

...that I come across, this function works best with a widescreen monitor as it displays pages side by side just like a book. You may also choose to hide or show elements like rulers, gridlines, any messages that may be attached to the document, thumbnails and more. If you cannot clearly read a footnote, simply use the zoom feature to zoom right in up to 500% or if you find the text to big, zoom out. You can also switch the window to any other Word documents that are open. Price & Conclusion Microsoft Word is the most useful and feature packed word processor I have ever used, I can easily create really professional looking documents and edit them to my tastes. The new tabbed interface is great to use and a welcome change from the huge scrolling menus of old. The only disadvantage I can think of is that it is quite pricey, a copy...

hackersupr 08.03.2008 · Read review
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3 Words: It's Damn Good!

Advantages: Good mix of songs, doesn't push Cheryl's voice, suits her, easy to listen to
Disadvantages: Only 10 tracks, too much Will.i.am

...release. It's the title track from the album and is called 3 Words. The song feature Will.I.Am on equal vocals with Cheryl, and is a surprisingly heartfelt one. You can sense the emotion coming from Cheryl and I wasn't surprised to read that she had written this one herself... it's clearly about her and her husband, but it's a very catchy song and sure to be a hit. Another song that follows on with the love theme and also written by Cheryl is the third song, Heaven. It again features Will.I.Am and I very much like the verses of this one, they are very tuneful and easy to listen to but the choruses don't really do it for me. The whole album has an upbeat feel to it, and a few of the tracks really emphasise that dancey feeling. "Rain On Me" is probably the out and out pop number of the album, with a belting chorus that has Cheryl pushing out...

mummy2harry 16.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of 3 Words - Cheryl Cole

Learn animal words with this lotto

Advantages: supports early reading skills
Disadvantages: none

...double sided board's 240cmx240 cm each. These have 9 picture squares on them. There are two sets of cards. One set has pictures of the animal characters and the words to match. One set just has the words there are 36 cards. Both the cards and the boards are strong very durable. There are detailed notes to accompany this game which was developed at Nottingham University. This game can be played with a group of up to 4 children each with his own board 5 if one is going to be the caller. This game can be played as a straight lotto using the picture plus word for younger less able children and the word only side for those more capable . These boards and cards can be used to adapt the game in many ways; a simple snap game is one. This game will help develop reading skill; children can practice their word and picture matching. This game is...

mumsymary 14.09.2006 (06.01.2007) · Read review
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Review of Picture Word Lotto

A knight of the Word review

Advantages: some good characters
Disadvantages: a bit too similar tooo first book

...A knight of the word is written by Terry Brooks and is part of A three book series called The word and the void. The other books are book 1 running with the demon book2 A knight of the word book 3 Angel fire east Background The word and the word follows two main characters. John ross who main job is too make sure the voids evil creatures the demons are not successful in destroying the world. He has been given the job of Knight of the word from A character named the lady of the word. He has been given a magic stick that both protects him and destroys demons. Nest freemark is girl who has been passed magic to her from her family and she has the job of making sure that the balance of good and evil remains equal.Both her parents have died she lived with her grand parents for a while.She has to fiends that help her a wraith and a small...

jonathan21 28.04.2009 · Read review
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Review of A Knight of the Word - Terry Brooks

"By words the mind is winged"

Advantages: Ideal for those with a passion for words and a commitment to learning
Disadvantages: Limited game play especially within Multi-player

...The Nintendo DS has recently been promoted extensively in particular promoting those games designed to stimulate and develop your brain. Alongside the popular "Brain Training" and "Big Brain Academy" came "My Word Coach" developed by UBISOFT. My Word Coach is a game designed to assist people of all ages and skills to increase their word power. The game is advertised as being a fun way to improve your vocabulary in order to learn new words in which to express our thoughts and ideas. My Word Coach has been created using the assistance of Thomas Cobb, a University Professor of Applied Linguistics and uses 16,800 words from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's dictionary. The basis of the game is to recognise and re-evaluate your Expression Potential (EP). This is a score calculated and representing your ability to understand, use...

kelr101 22.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of My Word Coach (Nintendo DS)