Atlantis Word Processor
Encyclopedia
Atlantis Word Processor is a stand-alone low-end word processor
for Microsoft Windows
developed by Rising Sun Solutions, Inc. It was previously known as "Atlantis Ocean Mind".
The user interface
of Atlantis Word Processor is similar to the interface of Microsoft Word
(pre-Office 2007).
On the other hand, Atlantis Word Processor has a number of features popular among writers. The Overused Words feature helps writers avoid repetitions and clichés. The "Save as eBook" feature converts any document to an eBook. Atlantis also provides writers with information about writing time and speed. Finally, Atlantis can be used to print booklets (including pocket-size booklets).
Atlantis Word Processor is portable and can be installed on USB flash drives.
For reading:
For writing:
Atlantis Word Processor also has its proprietary document format (COD) for encrypted
documents.
There is also a free version of Atlantis Word Processor with fewer features called Atlantis Nova. It does not have some features the full version of Atlantis has; for example, the program does not include a built-in spellchecker.
Word processor
A word processor is a computer application used for the production of any sort of printable material....
for Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
developed by Rising Sun Solutions, Inc. It was previously known as "Atlantis Ocean Mind".
The user interface
User interface
The user interface, in the industrial design field of human–machine interaction, is the space where interaction between humans and machines occurs. The goal of interaction between a human and a machine at the user interface is effective operation and control of the machine, and feedback from the...
of Atlantis Word Processor is similar to the interface of Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processor designed by Microsoft. It was first released in 1983 under the name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems. Subsequent versions were later written for several other platforms including IBM PCs running DOS , the Apple Macintosh , the AT&T Unix PC , Atari ST , SCO UNIX,...
(pre-Office 2007).
Features
Atlantis offers many features standard in other word processors. But it lacks some important features like collaboration and table support. It also does not support text wrapping around pictures. The present version of Atlantis Word Processor is not suitable for creating complex scientific documents with mathematical formulae and embedded objects.On the other hand, Atlantis Word Processor has a number of features popular among writers. The Overused Words feature helps writers avoid repetitions and clichés. The "Save as eBook" feature converts any document to an eBook. Atlantis also provides writers with information about writing time and speed. Finally, Atlantis can be used to print booklets (including pocket-size booklets).
Atlantis Word Processor is portable and can be installed on USB flash drives.
Supported file formats
For both reading and writing:- MS Word 6.0-2003 (.DOC)
- Office Open XML (.DOCX)
- Rich Text FormatRich Text FormatThe Rich Text Format is a proprietary document file format with published specification developed by Microsoft Corporation since 1987 for Microsoft products and for cross-platform document interchange....
(.RTF) - Plain text (.TXT)
For reading:
- MS Write (.WRI)
- OpenDocumentOpenDocumentThe Open Document Format for Office Applications is an XML-based file format for representing electronic documents such as spreadsheets, charts, presentations and word processing documents....
(.ODT)
For writing:
- HTMLHTMLHyperText Markup Language is the predominant markup language for web pages. HTML elements are the basic building-blocks of webpages....
- EPUBEPUBEPUB is a free and open e-book standard by the International Digital Publishing Forum...
Atlantis Word Processor also has its proprietary document format (COD) for encrypted
Encryption
In cryptography, encryption is the process of transforming information using an algorithm to make it unreadable to anyone except those possessing special knowledge, usually referred to as a key. The result of the process is encrypted information...
documents.
Product status
Atlantis Word Processor is distributed as try-before-you-buy software.There is also a free version of Atlantis Word Processor with fewer features called Atlantis Nova. It does not have some features the full version of Atlantis has; for example, the program does not include a built-in spellchecker.
See also
- List of word processors
- Comparison of word processorsComparison of word processors-General information:This table provides general information about selected word processors.-Characteristics:This table gives characteristics of each word processor.-Operating System Compatibility:...
- List of portable software
- Office Open XML softwareOffice Open XML softwareThis is an overview of software support for the Office Open XML format, a Microsoft document file format for saving and exchanging editable office documents.The list here is not exhaustive.-ECMA-376 1st edition implementations:...
- OpenDocument softwareOpenDocument softwareThis is an overview of software support for the OpenDocument format, an open document file format for saving and exchanging editable office documents.-Current support:...
- EPUBEPUBEPUB is a free and open e-book standard by the International Digital Publishing Forum...