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Posted By: B on 2007-03-20
In Reply to: Word 2003 or 2000 or 2002? - L Beilstein

I'm glad you understood what I was trying to say :)

I'm with you in that if they ever create something more conducive to production, I'm there! I fought tooth and nail moving to Windows and Word 2003 about a year and half ago so I could go digital and have a format my clients could work with. I worked with DOS Word Perfect 5.1 through 6.1 for about 20 years and loved that program but it is nice to be in Windows so I can use CD dictionaries.

I don't have much to offer about comparisons of the Word programs as I've only used 97 a little bit and 2003 for about a year and a half. 2003 seems to work better for me than 97, though when I used 97 I was on such a dinosaur computer that could have been why I had problems.

I note in your message you are wanting to use Instant Text so you can type 5mg and have it convert to 5 mg. Just a heads up. In Instant Text you can't start an Expander with a number but you could type, for instance, mg5. I have a hard time thinking backwards so ShortHand works better for me as I do a lot of number typing/expanding. You might try the Shorthand trial version and see if you like it. You can always trial IT but you have to purchase it first and uninstall before sending it back.

Since no one else has responded to your original query, my best advice on chosing a Word version would be to get one that matches your operating system. Word 2003 is pretty stable for me and is tried and true. (I'm always leary about new versions and how they will work with my other programs.) I, too, use Stedman's spellcheck with Word 2003 and it does a good job.

hth, and good luck in your venture with your new Word version!

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Word 2003 or 2000 or 2002? - L Beilstein
- to LB (sm) - B
  - Thanks--See inside - LB
    - oh, one more thing ... (sm) - Bonnie
    - You're most welcome! (see inside) - Bonnie
      - Thanks again -- SM - LB
- if you purchase Word 2003 (sm) - Word 2003
  - Thanks. I know for a fact from building computers you are correct. SM - LB
  - "Ask me how I know *_*...she says. I bet you do, - giddy pc guru
  - I had to re-read your message. You are really a scammer, probably - giddy pc guru
    - Your response is uncalled for. - B
      - That is not what you stated in your original post. Don't act so naive - giddy pc guru
    - huh?..... I would rather have the CD as well.. - Magnolia
      - Because of scammers, if you purchase a new pc, - giddy pc guru
  - A computer's OS (operating system) is only meant for a 1 time install on 1 pc. People like yours - giddy pc guru
    - Actually, with a call to Microsoft, the OS--operating system-- SM - LB
    - Sorry, dear, but you are wrong. - B
      - Late to the party, but B is right. - clhmt
      - If you are trying to convince me you are right, - giddy pc guru
        I am sorry, but I think you totally misunderstood--sm - nn
        Thank you, that was what I was - B
        that's okay. --sm - nn

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