DavkaWriter Platinum Hebrew English Word Processor

by Davka

Product Features

• Create great-looking documents easily and effortlessly
• DavkaWriter Platinum 6 contains over 50 new features designed to make your Hebrew word processing experience more productive
• The DavkaWriter Platinum 6 Hebrew word processor is built for Hebrew from the ground up.
• DavkaWriter integrates the text of the Tanach, Mishnah, and the Siddur for easy and convenient access.
• DavkaWriter Platinum 6 is a sophisticated Hebrew/English word processor for WINDOWS ONLY (NOT Mac) with over 50 new features and enhancements

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• ASIN: B000B74ORC
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 29, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,896 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #85 in Software > Business & Office > Word Processing

Product Description

Easily select text of one language in a multi-lingual document! The DavkaWriter Platinum 6 Hebrew word processor is built for Hebrew from the ground up. It handles nikud and trop precisely, and even supports special Yiddish characters. DavkaWriter supports both the phonetic and standard Hebrew keyboard layouts, and features an on-screen visual Hebrew keyboard, which makes text entry easy for those unfamiliar with the Hebrew keyboard layout. DavkaWriter Platinum 6 includes a special 'low underline' feature which ensures that nikud is not obscured, search and replace that matches nikud or trop, the ability to select text of one language from a multi-lingual document, Jewish-themed page borders, and print preview that show the pages side by side, from right to left. DavkaWriter integrates the text of the Tanach, Mishnah, and the Siddur for easy and convenient access. DavkaWriter Platinum 6 is easy to install. In minutes, you'll be creating Hebrew/English documents. The pull-down menus are simple and uncluttered, and the visual on-screen keyboard makes text entry easy-even for nikud and trop. DavkaWriter Platinum 6 contains many useful features for everyday tasks, such as automatic numbering and outlining, mail merge, and envelope printing. When your Hebrew word processing needs grow, DavkaWriter grows along with you. It provides an amazing array of tools to create professional-looking documents. Free Bonuses All fully integrated into DavkaWriter Platinum for instant access 250 photos and clip art images from the DavkaGraphics Collection Complete Tanach with nikud and trop Complete text of Mishnayot with nikud Complete text of Siddur with nikud (Nusach Ashkenaz and Nusach Sefard)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hebrew Software for the word-processing challenged, January 24, 2007

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Manuel C. Hernandez "fromthewoods" (Deer River, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DavkaWriter Platinum Hebrew English Word Processor (CD-ROM)

I have been using my DavkaWriter (Platinum 6) word processor every day since I received it. The ONLY reason I haven't rated it 5 out of 5 stars is that I have not found a mono-spacing option for the general text. It does have a mono-spaced typeface (DavidfixD) which does the trick for my immediate needs. However to be able to mono-space other faces by command would make this software package absolutely 'the top of the top!'.
But enough for the minor things. This software is a built from the ground up HEBREW word processor... no trying to get reverse direction by this or that coding option or macro, it's in there! And with the click of an arrow you can reverse direction or switch English to Hebrew - Hebrew to English. Not to mention the fact that included in the Platinum 6 is the Mishna, both a Sephardic and Ashkenazi Siddur and the complete Tanach. It has nikud options bar-none! And a real nice set of basic graphics in the package with the option of adding ones own. The package interfaces with WordPerfect according to the Company, though this I have not yet tried out. (WordPerfect 8 was the last version of a Corel product I attempted on my PC of the day... Had a real nice Hebrew font feature but it was a 'write it backspacing type trick).
Now the second reason it doesn't rate a 5th star... unfortunately the writer hashes the text with hidden text (processor commands and info) thus far my attempts to read the text I have saved in something like notepad for conversion into data for .wrl scripts has been a bit testy... to say the least. (this may be a processor/XP issue I do get error messages occasionally upon exiting the software)
BUT I should complain! eh? I find it all in all, for my research purposes and Hebrew word processing a wonderful tool! (I would still like to see a bit more options for file extensions and the mono-spacing feature availability for all fonts...). I am sure with enough time in on the software and working with its variety of nuances I may find workarounds or that I may have just overlooked some feature.
For my money... I would buy it again, and recommend it to all who need such software, hands down.
One P.S.: Check out the variety of Hebrew Fonts!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Without doubt the best Hebrew-English word processor, July 25, 2008

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L. Goldstein (Pomona, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DavkaWriter Platinum Hebrew English Word Processor (CD-ROM)

Before purchasing this product I tried QText. I am very glad that I decided to go with DavkaWriter Platinum 6. If you are comfortable using Microsoft Word, you will be able to use DavkaWriter 6 right out of the box with no training. The included texts and texts available for purchase are a boon to academic, clerical and student users. Without a Hebrew keyboard I was able to create both Hebrew language and bilingual documents rather effortlessly. The PDF export feature was very easy to use, an ample number of fonts are provided as well as graphics. This program was worth the price. I will, be purchasing a Hebrew English keyboard or the stickers for my keyboard soon.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not Accountable for Program's Flaws, August 1, 2010

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R. Wolman (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DavkaWriter Platinum Hebrew English Word Processor (CD-ROM)

I have been frustrated by Davka's lack of accountability in the program's flaws. The Judaic texts found in the text library lack proof reading and have an astonishing number of errors in nikkud and spelling. When I inquired about the flaws they responded that the program is sold as-is and no refund or compensation would be granted. This is poor editing and shameful customer support.

If that wasn't enough, the program is counter-intuitive, especially for those of us who are used to creating documents in MS Word or any other word processing program. The help menu lacks content and is not user friendly.

This program has serious problems and a steep learning curve. Purchase at your own risk.