Microsoft Word 2004 SP2 & 2008 SP1/SP2 (Mac OS)
Microsoft Word 2003 SP3 & 2007 SP1/SP2 (Windows)
Note: Microsoft Word 2007 for Windows and Word 2008 for Mac OS use a new default file format (.docx instead of .doc) that other versions of Word for Windows and Mac OS cannot access. Users of Word 2003 for Windows can install the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack to read Word 2007 files in their default format. For more important information on Office 2007 for Windows, see the Computing News article here.
Word is the recommended word processing application for both Mac OS and Windows. It can be used to create, save, retrieve, edit, and print files. Other features include style sheets, merging, tables, customizable toolbars, glossaries, and spell checkers.
Windows 7 Compatibility
Word 2003 SP3 and Word 2007 SP2 function correctly in Windows 7. Word 2007 SP1 has not yet been tested in Windows 7.
Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard Compatibility
Word 2008 SP2 functions correctly in Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard.
Availability
Word is commercial software that can be purchased from the Computer Connection at an educational discount.
Microsoft software is now available to University of Pennsylvania departments through the Microsoft Select Program, a volume license agreement. A detailed description of the Microsoft Program including product information and a FAQ has been prepared by the Office of Software Licensing. All purchases of Microsoft Select software are made through the Computer Connection.
Word may be purchased as part of Microsoft's Office suite of products, which bundles Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or it may be purchased separately.
Configuration
Configuration instructions are included with the software.
Support
Primary computing support is usually located in the schools, units, and residences, close to the faculty, staff, and students being served. Contact lists are available for:
To look up your local support provider, select your University affiliation above. You may also call First Call at 215-573-4778 to request a referral if you are not sure who to contact.
ISC's Technology Training Services website provides details on preferred Penn pricing and scheduling for classes on this and other common desktop products.
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