I also prefer several other features in Corel Word Perfect that are not generally in other word processors particularly for resizing documents to fit in a set number of pages, Importing documents from other word processors, the way document merger works, etc.

So while I really want to support Corel's latest edition of WPO, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that I think the optimal way to go (if you can't get the Academic version) is either to buy WordPerfect Office X7 Standard or Corel Wordperfect Office X7 Home & Student - Product Key Card

EditionWhile there are one or two nice improvements added, Corel has not added a remarkable improvement since they bought the rights to WordPerfect in 1996 Corel Wordperfect Suite 8 Professional

Plus, Corel has had no problems working in the MicroSoft files I developed in the last few years because Word was the program supplied at work..

The sole thing against Corel Word Perfect is the market dominance of Microsoft Word, which I personally consider for my needs an inferior product.

Corel's word perfect works so much easier than the other system I was paying for and it does not have to be re-purchased each year.

Sadly, Corel hasn't put much effort into polishing its few rough edges (spreadsheet graphics used to be great, not its useless), although the word processor wins hands down!

I found out from reliable computer people that x8 will work on w10 after windows defender is tweaked a bit but please don't rely on corel support staff to help cause they don't know diddle about this issue

It amazes me is that it's the cheaper, less capable product - Corel Office - that uses a MS Word ribbon interface that is far more modern and user-friendly (to the eyes) than WPOX8

Like Corel X7, Corel X8 is still easy to use & is as good as Microsoft Word

(Interestingly, Corel offers a stripped down version of this product - Corel Office 5 - 3 Installs (essentially, the Corel version of MS Works) - and I can't help but wonder if, at $30, Corel is hurting WPO sales by offering Office (though I suspect Corel hopes Office will be a stepping stone to WPO)).For me, the sweet spot (as it pertains to features is Corel WordPerfect Office X8 Standard

So if Corel believes WPO can survive because lawyers still like the pleading and authorities features, okay

Corel Word Perfect remains my preferred choice of word processor even though I have 4 others to chose from as well.

I'm so glad Corel offers the program at a price I can afford now that I am retired.

Beware of corel support staff find a reliable computer expert to help you out

For all the good E-mail exchanges with Corel's customer service regarding this issue managed to achieve I might as well have been conversing with a tree