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[TRILLIUM777]

Hi
I have Microsoft Works and Microsoft Office 2003 on my computer and would
like to know what the differences are and which one most useres recommend.

Thank you,

 

[Timothy L]

First, lets find out what Microsoft Works and the Microsoft Office system is:


Q. What is the Microsoft Office System?
A. Microsoft Office has evolved from a suite of personal productivity products to a more comprehensive and
integrated system. Building on the familiar tools that many people already know, the Microsoft Office System
includes programs, servers, services, and solutions designed to work together to help address a broad array of
business problems.

At the core of the Microsoft Office System are the Microsoft Office 2003 Editions-such as Microsoft Office
2003 Professional Edition 2003-which deliver the core desktop productivity tools. New features in these
programs enhance how employees can work with one another, partners, and customers, and how organizations
capture and use information. In addition to the core desktop editions, the Microsoft Office System includes
new programs, servers, and services that build on the productivity software skills your employees already
possess.

Used together, the Microsoft Office System can help you address business needs ranging from personal
productivity management to complex project management.

Source: http://www.microsoft.com/office/editions/prodinfo/faq.mspx



Q. How is Microsoft Works different from Office?
A. Microsoft Works is targeted at home users who want a basic, task-based tool. The Works suite includes
templates designed for personal use, such as cards, invitations, flyers, and home budgets. In contrast, Office
offers productivity and collaboration tools for use in businesses and home offices. Learn more about Works
products.

Source: http://www.microsoft.com/office/faq.mspx




Yes, most would recommend Microsoft Office, but the question here is not what most users recommend, it is what
features/functionally do YOU need in an office productivity suite?

A simple comparison would be Microsoft Works word processor VS. Microsoft Word (a part of the Microsoft Office
suite). In other words, basic word processing (Microsoft Works word processor) VS. advanced word processing
(Microsoft Word).

 

[Mike Hall \(MS-MVP\)]

Trillium

Having both versions installed, you are surely in a better position than
most to determine what differences exist..

MS Office 2003 is a full featured office suite aimed more for business use..
MS Works is a cheap home alternative to the full featured Office 2003..

 

[Harlan Grove]

Timothy L wrote...
....

A simple comparison would be Microsoft Works word processor VS.
Microsoft Word (a part of the Microsoft Office suite). In other
words, basic word processing (Microsoft Works word processor)
VS. advanced word processing (Microsoft Word).

....

That wouldn't be much of a comparison. The word processor in Works is
Word without VBA. There's far more difference in all the other apps in
Works and Office than there is between the word processors.