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Microsoft Office Word 2003, the latest version of our best-selling word processor, delivers innovations that can help you easily create professional-quality documents, control distribution of sensitive information, and collaborate with others.

Features

Collaborate using Windows® SharePoint™ Services

Save documents to Document Workspaces, where team members can get the latest version, check out documents, and access related documents and links.

Help control distribution of sensitive documents

Help protect sensitive documents from unauthorized use through Information Rights Management (IRM) functionality.

Create organizational solutions with XML

Support for XML and custom schemas provides the basis for building integrated solutions to business needs such as data reporting and publishing.

Gather information without leaving your document

The Research Task Pane helps you quickly find and add information from electronic dictionaries, reference materials, and online research sites.

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System Requirements

Microsoft Windows-based computers

 
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 3 (SP3), Windows XP, or later
 
ProcessorPersonal computer with an Intel Pentium 233-MHz or faster processor (Pentium III recommended)
 
Memory128 MB of RAM or greater
 
Hard Disk150 MB of available hard-disk space; optional installation files cache (recommended) requires an additional 200 MB of available hard-disk space
 
DriveCD-ROM or DVD drive
 
DisplaySuper VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution monitor
 
Internet ConnectionInternet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately); local or long-distance charges may apply
 
OtherMicrosoft Exchange Server is required for certain advanced functionality in Microsoft Office Outlook; Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 running Microsoft Windows SharePoint™ Services is required for certain advanced collaboration functionality; certain inking features require running Microsoft Office on the Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition; speech recognition functionality requires a Pentium II 400-MHz or faster processor and a close-talk microphone and audio output device; Information Rights Management features require access to a Windows 2003 Server running Windows Rights Management Services
 
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