Shows how to automate repetitive tasks with macros, create custom help, program in WordBasic, use Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) to communicate between applications, develop custom applications using Microsoft Messaging API (MAPI) and Open Database Connectivity (ODBC), and create Word add-in libraries using Word Automatic Programming Interface (API). An IBM compatible disk is included with sample WordBasic macros, dynamic link libraries, and Word API source files and development tools. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.