Novell Announces WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows SGML Edition

Press Release

Bridges the Gap From Mainstream Word Processing to SGML Authoring

OREM, Utah -- Sept. 5, 1995 -- Novell, Inc. today announced WordPerfect® 6.1 for Windows® SGML Edition, the all-in-one Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) authoring solution and the only complete SGML offering integrated into a mainstream word processor. The SGML Edition is designed for users who need to create SGML documents including publishing houses, government agencies and law firms that are adopting SGML as their standard for document storage and interchange.

"Users familiar with the interface in WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows, as well as those familiar with writing and reading SGML files, will require little training," said Dave Harkness, product marketing director for Novell's electronic publishing tools. "Document-intensive businesses see SGML as a solution to create documents that are independent of any hardware, software or operating system. The SGML Edition is proof of Novell's commitment to deliver tools that support international standards."

About SGML

SGML is an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard for document description, or "structure." SGML is a non-proprietary format that lets users create structured documents that can be stored and exchanged among different systems. For example, an SGML document can be stored in a database or publishing tool without needing to be reformatted for a different system each time it needs to be routed or shared.

"SGML is not just for technical publishing and is truly a standard for information interoperability," said Mary LaPlante, executive director of SGML Open, a non-profit, international consortium of companies dedicated to accelerating the further adoption, application and implementation of SGML. "As one of the largest mainstream software companies, Novell's support of SGML is an indication of the standard's growth into mainstream acceptance. SGML Open is pleased to welcome Novell as the newest member of our association."

All the Functionality and Familiarity of WordPerfect

WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows SGML Edition incorporates a complete SGML solution so no separate editing application is needed. This edition of WordPerfect contains all of the word processing functionality, as well as QuickTasks, Coaches, templates and macros that make it easier to write SGML documents. The graphical interface also simplifies the writing and converting of both regular documents and structured SGML documents.

Writing, Formatting and Reading SGML Files is Easier

SGML is defined by a Document Type Definition (DTD) which determines the structure and the rules for marking up a document. WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows SGML Edition supports and provides the user with a broad range of industry DTDs and the ability to use a user-defined DTD specific to the needs of an organization. Many industries, such as government, manufacturing and pharmaceutical, currently use pre-defined DTDs.

Document structure such as titles, headers, footers and paragraphs are preserved when each element in the document is identified and "tagged." Logic Chaining with Interactive Validation walks the user through the tagging process of an SGML document. Users will save an enormous amount of time when creating large documents with the SGML Edition's macro language and tagging functionalities to add or change tags and attributes.

Error Reporting saves time and prevents mistakes when an Error Report is executed while creating or tagging an SGML document. The Error Report will automatically check a document for missing or improperly placed tags and lists the errors in a pop-up window for the user to easily find and correct.

Pricing and Availability

A pre-release version of the WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows SGML Edition is now available from Novell for a special price of $129 (US). Users who purchase the pre-release version can receive the final version for cost of materials when the product ships later this year with a suggested retail price of $595 (US). The pre-release version is available from Novell by calling (800) 451-5151 or (801) 226-6800. Novell is also planning to release a version for Windows 95 next year.

For more information, customers can visit the Novell Home Page http://www.novell.comor the SGML Open Home Page http://www.sgmlopen.org/.