Typefi Writer comes in two editions: Writer for the 32-bit version of Microsoft Word and Writer for the 64-bit version of Microsoft Word.
NOTE If you have the 32-bit version of Microsoft Word, you must use the 32-bit edition of Typefi Writer; if you have the 64-bit version of Word, you must use the 64-bit edition of Writer. If you're not sure which Microsoft Office product you have, see What version of Office am I using?
I know which edition of Writer I want. How do I install it?
To install Writer, follow the instructions in Install Typefi Writer.
NOTE Microsoft Office automatically installs the 64-bit version unless you explicitly choose the 32-bit version before beginning the installation.
If you're still not sure which edition of Writer—32-bit or 64-bit—is a better choice for you, see the sections below.
Reasons to choose the 64-bit edition of Writer
- You want to future-proof your publishing workflow: Almost all modern computers that you can buy now come with a 64-bit processor. Plus, Microsoft is beginning to phase out 32-bit support for Windows 10—beginning in May 2020, Microsoft no longer allows hardware vendors to make new computers with 32-bit processors.
- You want to take advantage of 64-bit technology to enable quicker processing: In general, 64-bit applications have more resources than 32-bit applications. The processors in 64-bit applications can handle more data at once, which means it's able to access over four billion times the physical memory of a 32-bit processor.
- You want to apply paragraph and character styles faster: The 64-bit edition of Writer is completely re-written from the ground up, using the C# .NET programming language instead of Visual Basic. C# .NET enabled our developers to add new features—such as the floating paragraph and character styles panels—which means you can tag your content faster, with less potential for errors. See this video for a quick demonstration:
Reasons to choose the 32-bit edition of Writer
- You are using the 32-bit version of Microsoft Word.
With the release of the 64-bit edition of Writer, the 32-bit edition of Writer is now deprecated. Although the 32-bit edition of Writer is still available, we no longer actively support it and recommend you upgrade to the 64-bit edition. For more information, see the Typefi product support lifecycle.
FAQ
Can documents worked in the 64-bit edition of Writer be opened in a 32-bit version of Word?
Yes. Documents worked in the 64-bit edition of Writer can be opened in a 32-bit version of Microsoft Word. However, to take advantage of the new floating panels, we recommend you use the 64-bit edition of Writer.
I have a 32-bit operating system. Can I still use Writer for 64-bit?
No. If you have a 32-bit operating system, you are using the 32-bit version of Microsoft Word, which means you must use the 32-bit version of Typefi Writer.
I have a 64-bit operating system. Can I still use Writer for 32-bit?
Yes. If you have a 64-bit operating system but are using the 32-bit version of Microsoft Word, then you can use the 32-bit edition of Typefi Writer.
How do I know which version of Microsoft Office I have?
If you're not sure which version of Microsoft Office you have, follow the instructions in What version of Office am I using?
If you have any questions, please contact us. We're here to help.
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