How Word for Windows Uses a Math Coprocessor

 Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
Article ID: Q85241
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Word for Windows versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

SUMMARY

Microsoft Word for Windows uses a math coprocessor for the following functions:

  • Field calculations
  • Tools Calculate command
  • Tools Sorting command
  • Macro language functions that require floating-point calculations to obtain a result
  • Selecting certain records to merge during a print merge

MORE INFORMATION

A math coprocessor does not enhance the overall operating speed of Word for Windows. It also does not affect the speed of printing or displaying a document. The only noticeable speed improvements occur when you perform the above functions.

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Additional query words: 1.0 1.10 1.10a increase faster co- word6
winword 6.0 winword2 processor 80287 80387 2.0 2.0a 2.0a-CD 2.0b 2.0c
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Version : 1.x 2.x 6.0 6.0a 6.0c
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
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