FREESTYLE for WORD (Version 1.1) INTRODUCTION FreeSTYLE is an add-on program that builds on Microsoft's use of styles to radically improve the way you work with Word. FreeSTYLE offers 4 main areas of advantage: 1. Improved structuring (eg consistency & ease-of-use across all documents) 2. Improved formatting (eg instantly reformat your entire document) 3. Improved navigation (eg jump instantly to any defined content or text) 4. Improved document handling (eg handle multiple versions from the same file) FreeSTYLE puts you in complete control of your documents and the content they contain. By marking content and taking control, you can put the sense into - and get the sense back out of - all the documents you create. FreeSTYLE has been designed to deliver on the Microsoft promise of "information at your fingertips". Full details of the benefits offered by FreeSTYLE are described in the accompanying illustrated 12 page manual FSMANUAL.doc. THE FREESTYLE TEMPLATE The power of FreeSTYLE is available to all your documents through a single, easily-installed Word template, FSTYLE.DOT. This offers its own menu, control and shortcuts in addition to Word’s own functionality. Word's normal working practice is left unaffected. The program works on English language versions of Microsoft Word for Windows from version 6.0 to version 8.0 (and so crossing the Windows 3.1/95 divide). INSTALLING FREESTYLE The easiest way to install FreeSTYLE is to: 1. Copy all the FreeSTYLE files into their own subdirectory. 2. Load Word and open the INSTALL.DOC file (some virus checkers and Word 97 will first check that you really do want to load the file and enable macros) 3. Double-click the Install FreeSTYLE / Check Installation command button (this will copy the FSTYLE.DOT template into your Word startup directory) USING FREESTYLE Because FreeSTYLE is installed as a global template it will automatically load whenever you run Word. To use FreeSTYLE with a file, the program must first copy over its styles and various internal settings. The program will offer to do this automatically when you select any FreeSTYLE command. If the file has not yet been saved, you will be asked to save it so that FreeSTYLE can proceed. Full details of how to use FreeSTYLE are given throughout the accompanying 12-page manual Fsmanual.doc. CONDITIONS OF USE This is a fully working evaluation version of FreeSTYLE for Microsoft Word for Windows. There are no limitations in terms of functionality or length of use, but if you regularly use the program you will be reminded to register. To permanently use FreeSTYLE you must register this evaluation version. Registration costs US$30 or UKŁ18 + VAT. Full details of how to register and unlock FreeSTYLE are given at the end of the accompanying manual FSMANUAL.DOC or are available from the About FreeSTYLE / Register... command. DISCLAIMER - Users of FreeSTYLE for Word (FreeSTYLE) must accept this disclaimer of warranty: FreeSTYLE is supplied as is. The author disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of FreeSTYLE. This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP). VERSION HISTORY Version 1.0 was the first limited release version. Version 1.1 adds easier installation (install.doc), registration and credit card payment, web site information etc. DISTRIBUTION You are free to share this evaluation version of FreeSTYLE with your friends so long as you do not alter the FSTYLE.DOT, FSMANUAL.DOC and INSTALL.DOC files. Full details of the conditions of distribution are contained in the accompanying VENDINFO.DIZ file. Copyright 1997 Online Design, 26 Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LH. e-mail: TomArahUK@aol.com