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Looks are everything: Zoho advances Writer 2.0 user interface
Between the Lines —
... Zoho on Thursday announced the latest rev of its word processing program, Zoho Writer 2.0, and the biggest change is a tab motif that looks pretty useful. Think a cross between Google’s Chrome browser and Microsoft Office’s Ribbon. The tabbed theme of Zoho Writer will be adopted by the laundry list of Zoho’s applications, which include everything from spreadsheets to CRM suites. What’s interesting here is that Zoho is paying a lot of attention to the user interface ( ...
Zoho Launches Writer 2.0: Looks More Like Word 2007
ReadWriteWeb —
Zoho just released version 2.0 of its Zoho Writer word processing application. While the company has added quite a few new and useful features in this release, the most obvious change is the new user interface that is reminiscent of the ribbon in Microsoft Office. Thanks to this new user interface, the application now feels a lot more like a desktop application and has a far more professional and uncluttered look.
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Zoho Writer web-based word processor gets a visual makeover
Download Squad —
... share with other Zoho users. The MenuTab feature is a clever way to offer a ton of functionality without a ton of icons cluttering up your toolbar area. If you'd prefer to do everything using drop down menus, you never have to click on a tab. Or you could use the tabs exclusively and ignore the drop downs. Zoho has also updated the sidebar area of Zoho Writer 2.0, making it look more like the Zoho Sheet sidebar. For a more thorough list of changes, check out the product announcement on the official Zoho Blog. Zoho Writer web-based word processor gets a ...
Zoho Writer Gets a New Look
Technologizer —
... in the world of online office suites. Today, it’s given its flagship Zoho Writer word processor a major makeover, with a new interface that combines aspects of Microsoft Office 2007’s “Ribbon” interface and the more familiar menus of older Office versions into something that’s distinctive in its own way. ...
Zoho Writer refresh delivers a more Microsoft Word like experience
The Inquisitr » Technology —
... The tabs are used as Menus, quite purposely in a way reminiscent of the Ribbon bar in Microsoft Word 2007.
The sidebar has also had a makeover, with the ability to multi-select documents and perform actions.
The aim of the game in online office packages has always been appealing to existing software users to switch across, and delivering interfaces that are familiar is key to that. A decent upgrade for what was already a smart service.
More details on the Zoho blog here. ...
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VentureBeat —
... Zoho releases version 2.0 of its word processing sofware — The company talks about the changes here. ...
Zoho Writer 2.0 debuts with fresh look
TechSpot —
... and reviewing. However, those uncomfortable with the new tabbed interface can also use these elements as traditional drop down menus, as it is shown in the picture above. The core frame setup remains the same, with document listing on the left, editor on the right and the ability to open multiple files as tabs. This online word processor also boasts collaborative editing as well as offline functionality through Google Gears and integration with other Zoho services. Check out more information here .
