What is Microsoft Works and do I need it?

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Microsoft Works is a budget productivity suite which includes a word processor, spreadsheet, calendar and database. Its very limited in its capabilities. There is no problem uninstalling it and it will not affect your Microsoft Office installation either, so there is no need to uninstall Office Home and Business. 7 апр. 2011 г.

What is the purpose of Microsoft Works?

Microsoft Works was a productivity software suite developed by Microsoft and sold from 1987 to 2009. Its core functionality included a word processor, a spreadsheet and a database management system. Later versions had a calendar application and a dictionary while older releases included a terminal emulator.

What is the difference between Microsoft Word and Microsoft Works?

Microsoft Works was used as an alternate solution to Microsoft Word because of the cost difference between the two different programs. Microsoft Works and Microsoft Word use different file formats. The default Microsoft Word document format is DOC or DOCX, whereas Microsoft Works uses the WPS format.

Do people still use Microsoft Works?

No, Microsoft Works has been discontinued and development was stopped in 2009 – but you can still use it on your Windows 11/10 PC by installing it in Compatibility Mode. This software supported Windows Vista and earlier versions.

What can I use instead of Microsoft Works?

Google / Google Workspace.Apple Office Suite / iWork.Apache Open Office.WPS Office.Dropbox Paper.FreeOffice.LibreOffice.Microsoft 365 Online.

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