Microsoft Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007 running on Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, vista must be installed to use APA Wizard. If you're not sure, click Start>Run. Enter WINWORD.EXE in the box. Click Run. If you get an error message, you don't have Microsoft Office Word installed properly.

Microsoft Word Pad, Corel WordPerfect, StarOffice are NOT compatible.

Microsoft Works' low grade word processor is also NOT compatible; however, some versions of MS Works include a full version of Microsoft Office Word (usually MS Word 2002). This version of MS Word is acceptable. Ensure it is installed.

Microsoft Word is sold as a standalone application, as a part of Microsoft Office, and, on some versions, as a part of Microsoft Works.

If you need a copy of Microsoft Word, an inexpensive way is to purchase an OEM version over the Internet. These overstock versions are sometimes bundled with a new PC.  They come as a CD (or DVD) They don't have a box, manual, or support.  Nevertheless, they cost from $17 to $39 and work as well as the $200+ versions.

Use a search engine like google.com, yahoo.com, or msn.com. Search for "Microsoft Word OEM" or "Microsoft Works OEM". Find the best price and ensure it's in stock. Before you purchase Microsoft Works, ensure it has a full version of Microsoft Word included. Not all versions have MS Word included.

After acquiring MS Word, install it, and then install your Recipes for Word Wizard product.