New Premium Module Adapts Corel Note-Taking and Web Collaboration Tool To Work With Microsoft Office
OTTAWA, September 4 /CNW/ - Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software, today announced the release of a premium Word Processing Module for WordPerfect(R) Lightning(TM), the company's hybrid note-taking and Web collaboration software. The new Module allows PC users to easily integrate WordPerfect Lightning into Microsoft(R) Office-based workflows.
Debuting this week at the Office 2.0 Conference in San Francisco, CA, the new Word Processing Module for WordPerfect Lightning enables users to aggregate information from Microsoft(R) Word, WordPerfect and PDF files, as well as from photos, images and Web-based content, into simple and versatile Lightning Notes. This content can then be sent seamlessly to Microsoft Office 2003 and Microsoft Office 2007 to create formatted, professional-looking documents.
The new Word Processing Module also allows WordPerfect Lightning users to save directly to the Microsoft Word (.doc) file format, making WordPerfect Lightning an ideal choice for those seeking an inexpensive alternative to Microsoft Word for simple word processing tasks.
"To date more than 60,000 users have downloaded WordPerfect Lightning and their feedback consistently validates the value of our hybrid approach to productivity," said Nick Davies, Vice President and General Manager, Graphics and Productivity at Corel. "Adapting WordPerfect Lightning to work with Microsoft Office is an important development for Corel and for the millions of Microsoft Office users worldwide who can now benefit from WordPerfect Lightning within their existing workflows."
The new Word Processing Module is available starting today from www.wordperfect.com/lightning as part of the latest version of WordPerfect Lightning. The module comes with a free 30-day trial and may be purchased thereafter for $49 US.
About WordPerfect Lightning
WordPerfect Lightning is a free download that simplifies the way PC users consume, capture and re-use information, photos and images. Comprised of both a desktop and a Web-based component, the hybrid WordPerfect Lightning offers free access to premium online services - including collaboration and storage options - allowing users to take advantage of Web technologies without relying solely on Internet connectivity.
Designed to make PC users' common productivity tasks faster and easier, recent updates to WordPerfect Lightning have added support for common image formats to .doc, .wpd and .pdf viewing capabilities. The product's latest update, released today, features new UI enhancements, better note handling, improved integration with Microsoft Outlook, "Save as WordPerfect" capabilities, and more direct access to online services.
For more information on WordPerfect Lightning, please visit www.wordperfect.com/lightning or the WordPerfect Lightning Community site at www.wordperfect.com/lightning/community.
About Corel Corporation
Corel is a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital media software with more than 100 million users worldwide. The Company's product portfolio includes some of the world's most popular and widely recognized software brands including CorelDRAW(R) Graphics Suite, Corel(R) Paint Shop Pro(R), Corel(R) Painter(TM), Corel DESIGNER(R), Corel(R) WordPerfect(R) Office, WinZip(R) and iGrafx(R). In 2006, Corel acquired InterVideo, makers of WinDVD(R), and Ulead, a leading developer of video, imaging and DVD authoring software. Designed to help people become more productive and express their creative potential, Corel's software strives to set a higher standard for value with full-featured products that are easier to learn and use. The industry has responded with hundreds of awards recognizing Corel's leadership in software innovation, design and value.
Corel's products are sold in more than 75 countries through a well-established network of international resellers, retailers, original equipment manufacturers, online providers and Corel's global websites. The Company's headquarters are located in Ottawa, Canada with major offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, China, Taiwan and Japan. Corel's stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CREL and on the TSX under the symbol CRE. www.corel.com
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