According to Microsoft, 1983 was the golden age for all personal computer users, and it was precisely in this context that Word.
In 1983, while Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is shown in the cinema, that the hits Total Eclipse of the Heart And What a Feeling are constantly played on the radio and that the animated series The Masters of the Universe is broadcast for the first time, Microsoft is launching a brand new tool that will revolutionize word processing: Word. That was 40 years ago, and Microsoft still has projects in the pipeline for its valuable software.
Microsoft Word is 40 years old…
When it was launched, Word (then called Multi-Tool Word) is offered for the Xenix OS, and will only integrate Windows 10 years later, without forgetting of course the Microsoft Works suite. For around twenty years, this same Word has been an integral part of the Microsoft Office suite. Through an official blog post, the American firm wanted to pay tribute to the past of its software… while talking about its future!
Indeed, on its website, Microsoft explains that it wants “ ensuring that Word evolves to help users complete all writing and reading tasks as efficiently as possible “. This will obviously involve the Copilot AI, and Microsoft continues to refine a web version of its word processor.
…and still lots of things to offer!
In addition, Microsoft highlights the collaborative side of its tool, with in particular the desire to facilitate as much as possible the co-creation of content with other people, the provision of comments, the exchange of ideas and the production of content of quality.
The American giant intends to do everything possible to continue making Word “ The solution » to efficiently create, edit and review content, wherever you are, and regardless of the device you use.
Microsoft also wants to continue providing developers with the tools and capabilities needed to create new experiences and support custom workflows. In short, despite its 40 years of age, Word does not seem close to retirement.
For the record, just a few weeks ago, Microsoft carried out a small revolution with Word by changing the default font. Indeed, goodbye Calibri, and soon make way for a new default font, inspired by a Swiss typography from the mid-20th century: Aptos.
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Source : Windows Report
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