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Microsoft Word by Microsoft Inc.

With Word version 2002, the word processing component of the Microsoft Office XP suite, you can create letters, memos, invoices, proposals, reports, forms, Web pages, and just about any other printed or electronically distributed documents.

Web Resources

Plug-ins, Freeware, shareware, 3rd party resources

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx This link opens in a new window - Plug-ins for Word 2002

Tutorials, How to Guides

http://www.bcschools.net/staff/WordHelp.htm This link opens in a new window - Tutorial for Word 2000
http://www.fp.stlcc.edu/ccc/Word%202002.pdf This link opens in a new window - Basic tutorial document for Word 2002
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/tips/default.asp This link opens in a new window - Most useful tips when using Window XP

Utilities

http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads This link opens in a new window - Download Word 2002 here
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/howtobuy/upgrading/matrix.asp This link opens in a new window - Check to see if your current version of Windows is eligible for an upgrade to Windows XP

Print Handouuts

Books

http://sfsubookstore.com This link opens in a new window - San Francisco State Bookstore
http://www.amazon.com This link opens in a new window - Word 2002 book from Amazon site

Tech Specs

System Requirements

Windows
Word 2002

  • Min operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 SE/ NT 4.0/2000/XP
  • Min hard drive space: 115 MB
  • Min processor type: Intel Pentium 133
  • Interface devices: Mouse or compatible device, CD-ROM

Macintosh
Word X

  • Hardware: G3, Mac OS X compatible.
  • Min operating system: Mac OS X version 10.1 or later
  • Min hard drive space: 196 MB
  • Interface devices: CD-ROM drive or a connection to a network