USE IT, OR YOU MIGHT LOSE IT!

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  *              Now that I have your attention, read this:             *
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  *       Intro class to the new WordMARC Composer word processor       *
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  *                  Wed., December 3rd, 2:00-4:00 p.m.                 *
  *                  Central Conference Room, Bldg. 675                 *
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    Early this summer I received from MARC Software International a copy of
the greatly revised WordMARC Composer word processing program (formerly
called Muse).  This program runs on Ernie SlowVAX.  Finally the program can
be accessed by anyone with a VAX user account on Ernie.  Even if your ter-
minal or personal computer is hooked up to another VAX, you can still use
the word processor through the network.  You merely need a user account
created for you on Ernie (see Dave Shepperd).  In other words, if you're
reading this VAXmail message on a terminal or PC, YOU can use WordMARC
Composer.

    Just a reminder for potential users in the Manufacturing building: there
are no letter-quality printers in the 735 building.  However, you can send
your printing request to a printer in 675, but you have to come over to pick
up your output.

     I will hold a short introductory class in WordMARC Composer on Wednes-
day, Dec. 3rd, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Central Conference Room in Bldg. 675.
To encourage more use of this word-processing program, everyone interested
is invited to attend.  For clear viewing, a large-screen projection TV will
display how the program works.

    Combining the usual functions such as insert, delete, copy, move, cen-
ter, indent, spell-checking, search & replace, automatic hyphenation, etc.,
WordMARC Composer also has the following features (this is a partial
listing):

1.   WordMARC supports all VAX terminals we use.

2.   WordMARC outputs to all daisy-wheel printers we have, and practically
     all line printers.  It supports bold, underlining, and justified
     (flush) margins.

3.   Continuous file scrolling -- move text up or down by two-thirds of a
     screen, or move text one line at a time.

4.   A single keystroke activates most functions.

5.   Document (file) profiles -- detailed information such as subject of
     document, names of author and preparer, date and time document created
     and changed, and number of pages and lines in it.

6.   Exact copying -- choose the exact text that you want to copy into your
     current file from another file.  Before you were limited to the whole
     file or nothing.

7.   Help capability -- gives messages about the function you are using at
     the moment (or any other function).

8.   Footnote and endnote capability.  (Endnotes are "footnotes" placed at
     the end of a document instead of at the bottom of each page.)

9.   Automatic index and table of contents generation

10.  List processing -- the former mail-merge capability has been retained,
     allowing you to send the same letter to many people.  In addition, you
     can create a database and sort it many different ways.  For instance,
     you could send a letter to all operators doing business in California.

11.  Automatic paragraph or section numbering in a variety of styles

12.  Document deletion and renaming within the program -- also allows you to
     see a list of files in any unprotected directory while in the program.

13.  Selective document encryption -- other users cannot read the contents
     of your documents.  If they call up your file on the screen without
     using the proper password, they will see only an alphabet soup of
     random garbage.

14.  Switching between 80- and 132-column mode within the program -- no need
     to keep your terminal at the hard-to-read 132-column setting if most of
     your work is less than 80 columns wide.

15.  WordMARC can read and print ASCII files.

     In a previous VAXmail message, I mentioned that the WordMARC Composer
Full Documentation Set is available from MARC Software for $55.00.  This
beautifully prepared set competes in quality with any of the better
microcomputer software manuals.  The boxed set consists of the following
five items:
     1.  Reference Guide -- a complete description of WordMARC functions
     2.  Learning WordMARC -- a comprehensive step-by-step tutorial
     3.  Your Computer -- the basics of the VAX in relation to WordMARC,
         such as length of filenames allowed, several commands at the
         operating system level, etc.
     4.  Quick Guide -- a brief summary of WordMARC functions
     5.  One set of function key labels

     An alternative Quick Package is available for $9.50 and consists of the
following two items:
     1.  Quick Guide
     2.  One set of function key labels

No other combination of these manuals is available for sale.

     If you would like a copy of the Full Documentation Set or the Quick
Package, send your request via VAXmail to ERNIE::OHARA or bring your orders
to James O'Hara as soon as possible.  List the type of sets, quantities, and
dept. and acct. number to be charged.  James will order and then distribute
the sets when they arrive.

     If your department's budget was so carefully planned that you do not
have an extra $55 or two, and you REALLY feel you need the Full Documenta-
tion Set, there is a source available in Engineering to help you pay for it.
Contact Dave Shepperd at CHARM::SHEPPERD.

                  NOTE FOR CURRENT USERS OF MUSE/WORDMARC:
     Files you have already created with Muse are completely readable
     with the new WordMARC Composer.  However, once you have refiled
     them using WordMARC Composer, you can no longer call them up using
     the older Muse/WordMARC program.  Besides, that program won't be
     available for use 12 hours after the class is held.

        Also, you probably already know that the default file extension
     is .MUS.  For WordMARC Composer, the default is changed to .WM.
     You should be aware that all of your .MUS files will be renamed to
     .WM during the night of Dec. 3-4.  If this poses a problem for
     you, notify Steve Suttles at KIM::SUTTLES.
                                                    Andrea

By the way, the WordMARC word processing program is also available for the
IBM PC and compatibles.