You asked, we listened!
By far, the feature that our customers have requested most is the ability to open the Visual Thesaurus from Microsoft Word. Today, we are happy to announce that your prayers have been answered!
Announcing the Visual Thesaurus for Microsoft Word!
If you have Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, or 2003 for Windows, you can download and install the Visual Thesaurus for Microsoft Word. This program works with your existing Desktop Edition (Version 3) or Online Edition subscription to give you access to the Visual Thesaurus when using Microsoft Word.
Enhance the Visual Thesaurus for Free!
Being able to use the Visual Thesaurus while working in Microsoft Word makes the Visual Thesaurus an even more indispensible tool for writing. In fact, we think this is such an important upgrade that we decided to offer it for free to all our existing customers. If you already own the Visual Thesaurus, or you are a current subscriber, you can download the Visual Thesaurus for Microsoft Word for free! Simply fill in the form below, and we will email you a link where you can download the software.
Using the Visual Thesaurus for Microsoft Word is Easy
To use the Visual Thesaurus for Microsoft Word, just click on the Visual Thesaurus icon in your toolbar.
Download the Visual Thesaurus for Microsoft Word
Are you interested in downloading a beta copy of the Visual Thesaurus for Microsoft Word? If so, click on the "download" button below to start your download. After you complete the download, double-click the "Setup.exe" file to install the Visual Thesaurus for Microsoft Word on your computer.
| Name | Filename | Platform | File Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Thesaurus for Microsoft Word | Setup.exe | Microsoft Windows | 1.7 MB |  |
Visual Thesaurus for Word FAQ
1. What are the minimum system requirements?
To use the Visual Thesaurus for Word you will need:
- Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, Server 2003 or newer
- Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, 2003 or newer
In addition, Desktop Edition Users will also need:
- The Visual Thesaurus Version 3, Desktop Edition
In addition, Online Subscribers will also need:
- Internet Explorer 5 (or greater)
- Sun Java Plug-in 1.4 (or greater)
- A connection to the Internet
2. What about a version for the Macintosh?
If you have a Macintosh, we're sorry to say that you'll have to wait a little longer for Microsoft Word integration. But, we're working on it!
3. Will the Visual Thesaurus for Microsoft Word work with the Desktop Edition?
Yes. If you have the Desktop Edition of the Visual Thesaurus installed, the Visual Thesaurus for Word "Add-In" will automatically detect it and use it to launch your word searches.
4. What about the Online Edition? Can I use my subscription?
Yes. If you are a subscriber and you do not have the Desktop Edition, the Visual Thesaurus will automatically use your subscription. Please note that you must be connected to the Internet in order to use your subscription.
5. What happens if I have neither?
If you do not have the Desktop Edition and are not a current subscriber to the Online Edition the Visual Thesaurus will operate in a special trial-only mode. You must be connected to the Internet in order to use the trial edition. To purchase the Desktop Edition, the Online Edition, or to learn more about the Visual Thesaurus, please click here .
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I like the fact that you can pull up VisualThesaurus from within Word. However, I think the next step should be the capability to select a word from Visual Thesaurus and insert that word directly into your Word document at whatever location you click on (perhaps this can be built into the right-click menus on both VT and Word) -- this would certainly beat retyping everything. I think it would make VT a more integrated tool with Word -- and it would put it over the top verses the on-line or browser versions. (perhaps that capability can be put there as well?? Maybe just a cut and paste??)
Also, would like to have ability to adjust out print size and format. Most time we won't be printing these things out so perhaps just a little more flexibility for smaller print size and a more direct way to handle portrait versus landscape mode.
VT is a great idea! I definitely will use the thesaurus more often because of it.
Dr. James Gentry
Tarleton State University
Keep up the good work !
I loved the product before but it was hard to make it a natural part of my daily process. The Word integration solves that. You highlight a word and click the icon and you're there!
Excellent!
Thanks
Pazie
If you have word opened and you look up a word in VT try left clicking the word in VT and then drag it into the task bar where MS word is MS word will open and then still holding down the left mouse button put it where you want it and release the button. Hey presto the word you have looked up is now in MS Word.