Writer's Workbench Release 8.4 is our Current Release

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Writer's Workbench 8.4 (June, 2010) provides 8.3 enhancements plus -

   New, more appealing color schemes

   Now compatible with Word 2010

   Assessment Scores Module

R      Easier to configure

R      New option to display only those scores that are not acceptable

R      Ability to display Assessment Scores in WordPad very useful when using WWB without a printer

R      Ability to control which scores are displayed, set goals, and turn on or turn off tracking writing scores from single network file

R      New plug-in for Excel that can provide a writing mechanics score based on your criteria

   Diction / Pet Peeves

R      Common contractions now flagged as a default but can be removed for less formal writing

R      Double negatives now flagged for example, not unlikely vs. likely

R      Specific (actual and actually) words and phrases flagged

R      Ability to add short pet peeves for example, RU or LOL

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Writer's Workbench 8.3 (June, 2009) provides 8.2 enhancements plus -

Assessment Scores Module R      Choose which scores to display in the Assessment Scores module R      Bold suggestions make it easier to see what areas need improvement R      Acceptable scores now indicate why goals are acceptable R      Ability to control which scores are displayed, set goals, and turn on or turn off tracking writing scores from single network file

Options Menu R      More intuitive in making selections R      "Browse-to" for selecting and for creating alternate directories for setup files R      Browse-to for selecting folders for WWB usage and WWB Assessment data files

Print analyses to printers other than the default printer

International Characters (like the in caf) now converted to provide more accurate results

50 Word Minimum WWB 8.3 now analyzes as few as 50 words to check short works - 100 word minimum in previous releases

2.2 Style Statistics with Support nominalizations printed even when acceptable percentage is met

Unreported Diction Bug fixed sporadic problematic word or phrase missed at beginning of paragraph - fixed

WWB Keyboard Shortcuts R      <Alt-B> - Open our sample document, The Tempest R      <Alt-Ctrl-Shift-A> - Enter the Assessment Scores Configuration Menu R      <Alt-Ctrl-Shift-O> - Enter the WWB Options Menu R      <Alt-Ctrl-Shift-P> - Edit Pet Peeves lookup and suggestions for 5.1 Diction Alerts R      <Alt-Ctrl-Shift-S> - Set Word's WWB Windows Sizes (Windows 2000 and later) R      <Alt-Ctrl-Shift-W> - Set Word's WWB Windows Sizes (Windows '98, Windows ME)

WWB Support and Training With permission, remote control of your computer for support and training using GoToAssist

Institutions that have renewed their licenses will receive these exciting new enhancements free of charge.

Individual customers who have purchased earlier releases may upgrade to this exciting new version for $30.00.

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Writer's Workbench 8.2 (June, 2008) provided 8.18 enhancements plus -

	More "Word 2007 friendly" now works with Word 2007s ribbons AND uses toolbars for previous Word releases
	A new "Pet Peeves" module, where teachers or users can add their own problematic words and phrases to the Diction analysis and modify suggestions if the program finds those words or phrases
	Easier to read WWB Analysis menu and STEPS Writing Exercise menu
	More statistics in the Assessment module now analyzes 22 statistics that can easily be used to track writing improvement through Excel or a database program Can be used to help grade papers - Create your own writing standards!
	No need to uninstall previous release - upgrade overrides appropriate files from previous installations		New, more descriptive message boxes that help guide users through navigation of the programs
	Compatibility enhancements for Word 97, Word 2000, Word XP, Word 2003, and Word 2007		New WWB Help and documentation reflect WWB in previous Word releases and in Word 2007s new interface

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Writer's Workbench 8.18 (June, 2007) provided 8.17 enhancements plus -

	Now compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Word 2007 in addition to Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Word 97, Word 2000, Word XP, and Word 2003
	New, sophisticated Writing Mechanics Assessment Statistics (WMAS) Module		A new method to track writing improvement using the WMAS module
	New, more descriptive message boxes that help guide users through navigation of the programs		New checks to help Word recover from problems that can leave the computer looking as if the application had died
	New mechanism to set thresholds and corresponding threshold not achieved messages for 18 quantifiable writing mechanics statistics-

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Writer's Workbench 8.17 (June, 2006) provided 8.16 enhancements plus -

	More versatile display resolutions now including support for high-resolution monitors and display settings to compensate for non-standard toolbar selections		Words window sizes (composition and analysis) now can be reset with keyboard macros
	Better error checking and better messages to help debug problems with schools security programs		Better handling of abbreviations and strange punctuation as Writers Workbench determines sentences
	Timeout now adjustable for slower computer systems (Writers Workbench Options Menu)		Writers Workbench Manuals, Faculty Guides, Orientations, Ordering Information, PowerPoint Show, and Brochures now installed with the software click Start, (All) Programs, Writers Workbench, Documentation feel free to view or print these documents as needed
	A new button on the WWB Analysis Toolbar allows the writer, after making changes to the composition, a quick rerun of his or her analysis

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Writer's Workbench 8.16 (June, 2005) provided 8.15 enhancements plus -

	New video tutorials on the Writer's Workbench CD and on our website		Numbered analyses and STEPS programs for easier reference
	Improved Style Sheet		Flagging sentences ending in prepositions (Diction Analysis)
	New one or two page orientation to help teachers and students quickly become familiar with Writers Workbench		New faculty guides on the WWB CD to help instructors fold WWB into the writing curriculum

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Writer's Workbench 8.15 (June, 2004) provided Word 2003 compatibility plus all of the features and improvements in Version 8.13 - New Analysis - Self and Personal Pronouns Flags First-, Second-, and Third-Person Pronouns Better handling of abbreviations and non-traditional use of periods Displaying only those sentences with flagged items    Verbs, Clarity, Words, Punctuation Diction and Check Analyses   much easier to interpret and make revisions Providing one or more bold statistics at the top of each analysis Easier to navigate between analysis and composition - more conducive to making revisions based on feedback New analysis: "Comma, Semicolon, Colon"        Provides rules for internal-to-sentence punctuation Manual (Adobe PDF) displayable through the STEPS menu Dramatic performance enhancements (Word 2000, 2002 (XP), and Word 2003) Automatic setup - install and start using WWB Easier to focus on problematic areas New manual and help files Click here or call (888)366-8326 (U.S.Toll-free) or (630)548-4219 (Direct) to order a personal copy of Writer's Workbench. Back to WWB Home Page Last modified 11/28/11.