Rangemick
Mon Nov 05 07:51:02 PST 2007
"Jay Freedman" wrote:
> Rangemick wrote:
> > I'm using Windows XP with a laptop and have Word-Pad and Note-Pad but
> > I want access to Microsoft Word; how to I install the program? I am
> > unable to print from Word-Pad.
>
> Word is not part of Windows. It's part of Office, which comes in several
> editions, and it's packaged by itself -- but all of these are separate
> purchases. There's no way (other than piracy) to get Word for free.
>
> If you're a student or a teacher, or have one in your immediate family, the
> Office Student & Teacher Edition may be the least expensive way to get Word.
> You should also check the price of Microsoft Works Suite, which also
> includes Word (but the plain Microsoft Works, not "Suite", does not include
> Word, so be sure what you're looking at).
>
> These packages are generally available at office supply stores (Staples,
> OfficeMax, Office Depot), stores that sell software (e.g., Best Buy), and
> online vendors such as Amazon.com. Buying directly from Microsoft is
> generally more expensive.
>
> Regarding being unable to print: Do you have a default printer selected in
> Windows? (Start > Settings > Printers & Faxes, right-click your printer and
> choose Set Default)
>
> --
> Regards,
> Jay Freedman
> Microsoft Word MVP FAQ:
http://word.mvps.org
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Thank You!
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