Question

Which MS Office version was the first 32-bit version and an integrated suite?

• A. Office 97
• B. Office 2000
• C. Office 95
• D. Office XP

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Office 95

Microsoft Office 95

• First 32-bit Version: Office 95, released in August 1995, marked a significant transition as it was Microsoft's first application suite to be fully 32-bit, designed for the newly released Windows 95 operating system.

• Integrated Suite: It was also the first version to be marketed as an integrated suite. This meant that the applications within the suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Schedule+) were bundled and sold together as a single product, rather than as individual programs.

• User Interface: Office 95 introduced a redesigned user interface that was more consistent across its applications, aligning with the look and feel of Windows 95.

• Evolutionary Step: Prior to Office 95, Microsoft had released Office for Windows in 1990, which included Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, but it was a 16-bit application. Office 95 was a crucial evolutionary step, leveraging the capabilities of the 32-bit architecture of Windows 95.