OOXML/ODF beta for WordPerfect® Office now available!

Corel® has recently introduced a new beta of WordPerfect Office. This new beta adds important capabilities to WordPerfect Office by allowing users to open two new file formats: Microsoft Office Open XML (OOXML) and OASIS Open Document Format (ODF).

This beta is now available for testing. If you are interested in being a part of Corel's beta test group, please contact your Account Manager or click here to apply.

Please note: in order to connect to the application form, you must be running Internet Explorer 6 or earlier, or Mozilla Firefox.

ODF or OOXML? Which format is right for me?
The move toward more open standards is an exciting and positive development for our industry—but the impending shift in file formats will also create challenges. Which format holds the most promise? Which format will become adopted? Will we end up with two formats? How can an organization evaluate these formats risk-free?

Using this new beta of WordPerfect Office, we encourage you to work with our file format experts and our Professional Services team to understand what ODF and OOXML mean for your organization, and how WordPerfect Office can help you achieve your business goals.

More On Open File Formats
Want to learn more about ODF and OOXML? Here is a selection of links to more information about these two formats. Want to explore these further? Contact Corel here.

ODF

	OASIS Open Document Format Technical Committee
	Open By Design: The Advantages of the OpenDocument Format (ODF) By the OASIS ODF Adoption TC
	ODF Alliance A global group of organizations committed to promoting the use of open standards and OpenDocument Format

International Standards Organization – Open Document Format for Office Applications (OpenDocument) v1.0)

OOXML

	Ecma Office Open XML File Formats overview An introduction to the new XML file format used by Microsoft Office 2007
	Open XML Community Hosted by the European Computer Manufacturer's Association
	ECMA White Paper: Office Open XML Overview

Technical Considerations
This beta is for testing purposes only. Before downloading please note:

	this beta should be installed on a test machine NOT on a production system
	if you currently have WordPerfect Office X3 installed, you will need to uninstall it before downloading the OOXML/ODF beta
	if you currently have WordPerfect Office 12 or earlier, you do not need to uninstall it before downloading the OOXML/ODF beta

System requirements:
Windows Vista™ (Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business 32 bit and Business 64 bit Edition with latest SP and Critical Updates), Windows® XP (Home, Media or Professional Edition with latest SP and Critical Updates), Windows® 2000 (with latest Critical Updates) or Windows® 98 SE (with latest Critical Updates).

	128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
	466 MHZ (Pentium® III or equivalent processor recommended)
	575 MB hard disk space for a full installation
	Super VGA, 16-bit color monitor with 800 x 600 or greater resolution
	CD-ROM drive
	Mouse or Tablet
	Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5