Microsoft Works is a discontinued
office suite developed by
Microsoft. Works was smaller, was less expensive, and has fewer features than
Microsoft Office or other major office suites. Its core functionality includes a
word processor, a
spreadsheet and a
database management system. Later versions have a calendar application and a dictionary while older releases included a
terminal emulator. Works was available as a standalone program, and as part of a namesake home productivity suite. Because of its low cost ($40 retail, as low as $2
OEM), companies frequently pre-installed Works on their low cost machines.