Hi John,

Word is not included with the operating system, but (the limited) WordPad is
included. It is possible the Word you had came bundled from the OEM (your PC
maker). Check your local computer store or look for what you want at an
online store. One way to get Microsoft Word is with Microsoft Works Suite.
Yes, it will need to be installed.

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Tim K.
aka Kuay Tim
MS-MVP - Outlook Express
Lynnwood, WA
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"John Merrill" wrote in message
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Just had XP installed...used to have ME. I always had "WORD" when using ME
but now, with ZP, I don't. I do have a program called "Wordpad". Is that
XP's replacement for "WORD"? I miss WORD as it had spellcheck and grammar
check which "Wordpad" doesn't have. Do I have to go back to the computer
store and actually buy the program called "WORD" and then install it myself?

Thanks