History of Microsoft Word

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What was the first version of Microsoft Word for the Macintosh?

  • Word for DOS
  • Word for Windows
  • Macintosh Word 2.0
  • Word 1.0 (correct)

Why did Microsoft begin to develop original code for the Word for Macintosh software in the 1990s?

  • To reduce the cost of maintaining the Macintosh version
  • To add new features not available in the Windows version
  • To better compete with WordPerfect for Macintosh
  • To improve compatibility with the Windows version (correct)

What was the main reason Microsoft needed to develop a standard interface for Word across multiple platforms?

  • To reduce development costs for the different versions
  • To take advantage of the growing Macintosh market
  • To effectively compete with WordPerfect (correct)
  • To make it easier for users to switch between platforms

When were the Windows and Macintosh versions of Microsoft Word renamed to Microsoft Office Word?

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What was the first Macintosh version of Microsoft Word based on?

<p>Microsoft Word for DOS (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following features was NOT included in Microsoft Word 2.0 released in 1985?

<p>Multiple windows (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Mac version of MS Word was released in 2010?

<p>Word 2011 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the first version of MS Word for Mac released?

<p>1989 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Mac version of MS Word was released in 2015?

<p>Word 2016 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Mac version of MS Word was released in 2001?

<p>Word v.X (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Mac version of MS Word was released in 1993?

<p>Word 6 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Mac version of MS Word was released in 1992?

<p>Word 5.1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which file extension is primarily used by newer versions of Microsoft Word?

<p>.docx (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following file types can be created and opened in recent versions of Microsoft Word?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of using Microsoft Word over a plain-text editor?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which version of Microsoft Word introduced the .docx file extension?

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Flashcards

First Word for Mac

Word 1.0 was the first version of Microsoft Word for the Macintosh.

Why develop original code?

Microsoft started developing original code for Word for Macintosh in the 1990s to improve compatibility with the Windows version.

Word's Standard Interface: The reason

Microsoft needed a standard interface for Word across platforms to compete effectively with WordPerfect.

Renaming to MS Office Word

The Windows and Macintosh versions of Microsoft Word were renamed to Microsoft Office Word in 2003.

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Mac Word's origin

The first Macintosh version of Microsoft Word was based on Microsoft Word for DOS.

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Word 2.0 features

Microsoft Word 2.0, released in 1985 didn't include multiple windows.

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MS Word 2011

Word 2011 was the Mac version of MS Word released in 2010.

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First MS Word for Mac year

The first version of MS Word for Mac was released in 1989.

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MS Word 2016

Word 2016 was the Mac version of MS Word released in 2015.

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MS Word v.X

Word v.X was the Mac version of MS Word released in 2001.

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MS Word 6

Word 6 was the Mac version of MS Word released in 1993.

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MS Word 5.1

Word 5.1 was the Mac version of MS Word released in 1992.

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Newer Word file extension

.docx is the file extension primarily used by newer versions of Microsoft Word.

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Word file types

Recent versions of Microsoft Word can create and open all specified file types.

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Advantage of MS word

Microsoft Word has formatting options, advanced features, and image support.

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.docx introduction

Newer versions of Microsoft Word introduced the .docx file extension.

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Study Notes

Microsoft Word History

  • Microsoft's program was the first to make extensive use of the computer mouse, display styles on-screen (italic, bold, and underlined text), and feature style sheets and multiple windows.
  • Version 2.0 (1985) introduced spellcheck and word-count options.
  • The first version of Word for Windows was released in 1989, two years ahead of WordPerfect for Windows.
  • Macintosh Word 1.0 was released in 1985, with early Macintosh versions adapted directly from Microsoft Word for DOS.

Features and Capabilities

  • Microsoft Word offers features not found in traditional text editors or plain-text files, including:
    • Changing formatting (e.g., center)
    • Changing font type, size, and color
    • Inserting pictures
    • And more
  • PowerPoint provides users with an interface to design multimedia slides, with features to add animation and effects to slideshow elements.

Versions and File Extensions

  • Early versions of Microsoft Word primarily used the .doc file extension, while newer versions create and use the .docx file extension.
  • Recent versions of Microsoft Word can create and open various file types, including:
    • .doc, .docm, .docx, .dot, .dotm, .dotx
    • .htm, .html, .mht, .mhtml, .odt, .pdf, .rtf, .txt, .wps, .xps, .xml

Renaming and Rebranding

  • In 2003, both the Windows and Macintosh versions were renamed Microsoft Office Word to align with the Microsoft Office suite.

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