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Ok I didn't know that. So to rephrase my comment: I bet most of those features in MS word can be replaced by it's scripting system.



Most Word users don't know scripting and have no desire to learn scripting. Or they would be using LaTeX.


Yes, but the community can develop the extensions for various purposes instead of Microsoft developing everything. That's what I meant. Obviously most word users don't know scripting and don't care to learn.




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