How to Obtain Office for the Macintosh on Floppy Disk

Last reviewed: November 17, 1997
Article ID: Q163683
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Office for the Macintosh, version 4.2.1b

SUMMARY

As of 12/26/96, you will no longer be able to directly purchase Microsoft Office for the Macintosh on diskettes. Microsoft Office for the Macintosh, version 4.2.1b, is now being bundled together with Microsoft Bookshelf, Internet-related programs, and a collection of Business templates and tools. This updated version of Microsoft Office for the Macintosh, contains two compact discs; disc 1 is the standard CD-ROM version of Microsoft Office for the Macintosh, and disc 2 contains Bookshelf, the business tools, and Internet-related programs.

MORE INFORMATION

If you want to obtain Microsoft Office for the Macintosh on diskettes, you must first purchase the CD-ROM version and then mail or fax in the coupon (inside the box) for ordering the diskettes.

The following items should be noted if you are ordering the diskettes:

  • There is a limit of one disk set per coupon.
  • There is no charge for the diskettes.
  • You must provide proof of purchase with the coupon.
  • The floppy disk set does NOT come with Microsoft Bookshelf, the small business tools, or the Internet-related programs.

NOTE: All of the Internet-related programs are available for downloading on the Microsoft World Wide Web site.


Additional reference words: 4.2.1b mac power powermac
Keywords : offbookshelf offmacsetup kbpolicy
Version : 4.2.1b
Platform : MACINTOSH
Issue type : kbpolicy


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Last reviewed: November 17, 1997
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