Word Star 4.0

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:software
gptkbp:awards industry recognition
software awards
gptkbp:cultural_impact nostalgic software
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Micro_Pro_International
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:battle
gptkbp:end_of_life gptkb:1994
gptkbp:features text formatting
mail merge
spell checker
macro support
gptkbp:format Word Star format
gptkbp:historical_significance influenced user interface design
pioneered word processing
contributed to the rise of personal computing
part of software history
set standards for text editing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Word Star 4.0
gptkbp:influenced software development practices
later word processors
gptkbp:influenced_by CP/ M operating system
gptkbp:inspired software tutorials
text editors
computer literacy programs
open-source word processors
gptkbp:is_compatible_with ASCII text files
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:license proprietary
gptkbp:market personal computers
gptkbp:notable_feature keyboard shortcuts
document templates
WYSIWYG editing
print preview
gptkbp:platform gptkb:DOS
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Word_Star_3.0
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1987
gptkbp:replaced_by modern word processors
gptkbp:succeeded_by popular in the 1980s
legacy software
used in schools
high sales
used in businesses
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Word_Star_5.0
gptkbp:supports community support
online forums
user manuals
gptkbp:target_audience home users
business users
gptkbp:user_interface text-based interface
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Word_Star
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4