Corel launches WordPerfect update

Software maker Corel is set to release the new version of its WordPerfect productivity package on Tuesday. As previously reported, WordPerfect Office 12 includes a number of changes intended to enable its programs to more closely mimic Microsoft's dominant Office software.

WordPerfect Office includes the WordPerfect word processor, Quattro Pro spreadsheet program and Presentations slide show software. It's available in English, French, German, Spanish and Brazilian-Portuguese versions. It will sell for $300 for the full version, or $150 for those upgrading from a previous version of WordPerfect or a competing product.