Our CD-ROMs include selected forms from the book that are commonly typed.

The CD contains files that are compatible with Corel WordPerfect versions 8 and higher and Microsoft Word versions 97 and higher, for IBM PCs and PC compatibles and for newer Macintosh computers that provide options for running Windows programs. Users of older Macintosh computers can either convert the files into a compatible format by using conversion software (such as Apple File Exchange) or contact ICLE to obtain the files in uncompressed format.

Important: Files Are Compressed

The file compression program used on our CDs are WinZip® Self-Extractor, by WinZip Computing, Inc.

The files on the CD can be quickly and easily uncompressed on any PC with a hard drive. If your PC does not have a hard drive or a CD-ROM drive and you cannot use the compressed files on the CD, or if you are a Macintosh user, we can send uncompressed files to you in either WordPerfect or Word (please specify) on request.

1. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive, usually drive D or E.
2. Double-click on the "My Computer" icon on the desktop. (For Vista, click on the "Computer" link on the Start menu.)
3. Double-click on the icon for the drive (D or E) that contains your CD.
4. Double-click on the file inst_wp.exe or inst_wp for WordPerfect files; double-click on inst_wrd.exe or inst_wrd for Microsoft Word files. This will open the WinZip Self-Extractor® program.
5. WinZip will install the files on your C: drive in the directory indicated in the "Unzip to Folder" box. If you would like the files to be installed on a different drive or in another folder, you can change what is in this box. WinZip will create the folder for you, if it is not already there.
6. Click Unzip to install the files. Click OK when the process has finished, then click Close to close WinZip.

To work with the Forms on CD, simply open a file into Word or WordPerfect the same way you would access any other word processing file.

In Word or WordPerfect for Windows

• Go to the File menu (Office button in Vista) and select Open. Change the folder or directory to the directory where you installed the forms. Select the form you want to open and click OK or Open.

Once you have the file open in either WordPerfect or Word, you can manipulate the text, spacing, and formatting as needed. Be sure to save your edited form under a new file name on your hard drive so the original form remains unaltered and you can use it later.

See also Using Files in Word and Using Files in WordPerfect.

Each file contains a form printed in the book. The file names on the disk correspond to the form numbers in the book. For example, the file name RE03-01.DOC (or .WPD) contains form 3.1 from Michigan Real Estate Practice and Forms, Exclusive Right of Sale Listing Agreement. The forms included on the CD, their file names, corresponding form number, and title in the book are listed in the back of the book. This list also appears in a file on your CD. Note that not all forms from the book are included on the CD.