Microsoft KB Archive/85241

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How Word for Windows Uses a Math Coprocessor

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Q85241

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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

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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.

Additional query words: 1.0 1.10 1.10a increase faster co- word6 winword 6.0 winword2 processor 80287 80387 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.0c

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