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Once installed the WordStar Command Emulator will make Microsoft Word understand many of the WordStar for DOS commands. Apart from these keyboard command changes the use of the program is transparent. Installation of the program is limited to copying it into a special Word folder called StartUp. Full details are provided in the program download, but those details and any updated information is in this Support section.

  • General Information

    General information about the WordStar Command Emulator.

  • Supported Microsoft Word Versions

    The WordStar Command Emulator can work with many different versions of Microsoft Word.

  • Installation & Program Control

    Installing the WordStar Command Emulator.

  • Supported WordStar Commands

    The WordStar Command Emulator closely replicates over 100 of WordStar for DOS keyboard commands, and in Word versions 97 through XP it also replicates the WordStar pull-down menus. Full details of the supported WordStar commands provided by the WordStar Command Emulator full and trial versions are listed in this section.

  • Revision History

    The current version of the WordStar Command Emulator is version 1.4, and all users should be using this version. The revision history lists the main changes made to the different release versions.

  • Using the WordStar Emulator with Other Programs

    Using the WordStar Command Emulator commands in other programs, in particular Microsoft Outlook.

  • Miscellaneous

    Minor problems some people may encounter that don't fit in any other category. These shouldn't affect most WordStar Command Emulator users.

  • Useful Software

    Some useful other programs that can be used to enhance the WordStar Command Emulator or provide other WordStar support to users migrating to Microsoft Word from WordStar.