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    Marking Word’s 41st anniversary, Microsoft has shared a look back at recent innovations and the platform’s progression as a productivity tool. While much has changed since Word’s early days, recent updates reflect a bold vision for the future, with advancements in AI, web capabilities, collaboration features, and developer tools leading the way.

     

    One of the standout additions is the integration of AI capabilities through Microsoft’s Copilot, supported by recent advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs). Among these AI-powered features is the Document Summarisation tool, which enables Copilot to analyse lengthy documents and provide a concise summary.

     

    In addition, the Draft Refinement feature allows users to prompt Copilot to rephrase text or transform bulleted lists into fully developed paragraphs. Another web-based AI enhancement is Content Coaching, where Copilot provides recommendations to improve the overall quality of writing.

    Evolution of Microsoft Word

    The company has also focused on enhancing Word’s functionality on the web by introducing new formatting and usability tools. These updates include Link Previews, allowing users to view linked content without leaving their document, and new Table Editing options that make structuring and editing tables more efficient. Furthermore, an improved File Menu now brings consistent, streamlined navigation across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on the web, simplifying the user experience.

    Evolution of Microsoft Word

    Collaboration tools within Word have seen significant advancements, supporting teamwork across devices. The recent Comment Filtering option now lets users filter feedback to focus on specific comments, while the Accessibility Assistant promotes inclusivity by ensuring that documents are accessible to all readers. Additionally, Microsoft has introduced Dynamic Watermarking in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which adds an extra layer of security for documents shared across teams.

    Evolution of Microsoft Word

    For developers, Microsoft has expanded its Word JavaScript API, now featuring versions 1.7 and 1.8. These updates allow developers to create custom workflows and tools within Word, providing greater flexibility for businesses to tailor the software to their unique needs.

    Evolution of Microsoft Word

    Each of these new features underscores Microsoft’s commitment to enhancing Word based on user feedback and the evolving demands of modern productivity. With AI capabilities, web functionality upgrades, improved collaboration tools, and developer resources, Microsoft Word continues to evolve as a versatile and powerful platform for writing, editing, and collaboration, inspiring users to imagine what it might offer in another 41 years.

     

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    My first  writing app was WordPerfect, though it did fall behind MS Word now, but I still tend to be more comfortable using it,

     

    I'm no software pro, and please anyone can correct me if I'm wrong, but  as far as I can understand, AI is not built inside our personal machines, it will need a network connection to function. That means Microsoft will have access to everything written inside any company the uses their software. If this is the case, do you smell rotten fish here?

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    7 hours ago, dabourzannan said:

    My first  writing app was WordPerfect, though it did fall behind MS Word now, but I still tend to be more comfortable using it,

     

    I'm no software pro, and please anyone can correct me if I'm wrong, but  as far as I can understand, AI is not built inside our personal machines, it will need a network connection to function. That means Microsoft will have access to everything written inside any company the uses their software. If this is the case, do you smell rotten fish here?

    Me too. WP 5.1.

    The new version of WP from Corel crashed a lot. 

    After word 2010, MS change a feature in the word: show text boundaries - oh boy. that was really bad. 

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