ChiWriter
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| − | == | + | {{FormatInfo |
| + | |formattype=electronic | ||
| + | |subcat=Document | ||
| + | |subcat2=Word Processor | ||
| + | |extensions={{ext|chi}} | ||
| + | |pronom={{PRONOM|x-fmt/309}}, {{PRONOM|fmt/300}} | ||
| + | |released=1986 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | == Description == | ||
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| + | '''.CHI''' files are a proprietary file format for the software ChiWriter. | ||
ChiWriter was a popular word-processor for scientific purposes, circa 1990. Its popularity was based on the ability to type mathematical formulae in a WYSIWYG editor running in the MS-DOS operating system. | ChiWriter was a popular word-processor for scientific purposes, circa 1990. Its popularity was based on the ability to type mathematical formulae in a WYSIWYG editor running in the MS-DOS operating system. | ||
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ChiWriter was created by Horstmann Software (Cay Horstmann) in 1986, and officially discontinued in 1996. | ChiWriter was created by Horstmann Software (Cay Horstmann) in 1986, and officially discontinued in 1996. | ||
| − | == | + | == See also == |
| − | * | + | * [[ChiWriter font]] |
== References == | == References == | ||
| − | [ | + | * [[Wikipedia:ChiWriter|Wikipedia entry for ChiWriter]] |
Latest revision as of 23:29, 23 April 2018
[edit] Description
.CHI files are a proprietary file format for the software ChiWriter.
ChiWriter was a popular word-processor for scientific purposes, circa 1990. Its popularity was based on the ability to type mathematical formulae in a WYSIWYG editor running in the MS-DOS operating system.
ChiWriter was created by Horstmann Software (Cay Horstmann) in 1986, and officially discontinued in 1996.
