How Word for Windows Uses a Math Coprocessor

ID: Q85241

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Word for Windows versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

SUMMARY

Microsoft Word for Windows uses a math coprocessor for the following functions:

• Field calculations
• Tools Calculate command
• Tools Sorting command
• Macro language functions that require floating-point calculations to obtain a result
• Selecting certain records to merge during a print merge

MORE INFORMATION

A math coprocessor does not enhance the overall operating speed of Word for Windows. It also does not affect the speed of printing or displaying a document. The only noticeable speed improvements occur when you perform the above functions.

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Keywords          : kbprint
Version           : 1.x 2.x 6.0 6.0a 6.0c
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: February 5, 1998