SOFTWARE PUBLISHING CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ASAP WordPower

New Windows 95 Version Helps Users Create Impressive Visuals from Simple
Text in Minutes

SAN JOSE, Calif., January 22, 1996 -- Software Publishing Corporation (SPC)
today announced ASAP WordPower, version 1.95. The product will transform
existing word processing files, or text created in ASAP WordPower's
outliner, into impressive visuals in minutes. ASAP WordPower is a 32-bit
application that takes full advantage of the interoperability and improved
performance of the Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems.

Built on SPC's patented technology called "Intelligent Formatting," ASAP
WordPower helps consumers, from novice to expert, prepare well-designed
presentations quickly and easily. The product removes the intimidation
factor from creating quality visuals, allowing users to express their
ideas with dynamic slides or reports that would normally take hours to
prepare using traditional word processor or graphics programs.

ASAP WordPower is a totally new concept in 'smart software'," said Brad
Peppard, vice president of marketing at Software Publishing Corporation.
"Whether it's exchanging ideas with a colleague, distributing an ASAP
presentation to others via e-mail, or incorporating exciting visuals in
reports, ASAP WordPower helps consumers turn plain words into graphically
compelling materials without the time or effort that traditional graphics
programs require."

New Features and Benefits

CREATING AND ENHANCING VISUALS.

To enhance their electronic presentations, ASAP WordPower now offers users
the option of adding transition effects to any of 14 designs. Customers
can now choose the new Party design for more informal or festive events,
and the new Dollars color scheme for accentuating business presentations
or reports. ASAP WordPower presents users with a choice of 22 layouts, 14
designs and 18 color schemes for more than 5,500 great-looking
combinations.

ASAP WordPower also sports a new startup template, enabling users to save
their favorite customized background, logo and other selections. This
feature will automatically default to the selected template when the
application is opened, helping users maintain a corporate standard or
"look" to their visuals.

In addition, ASAP WordPower includes intelligent drag and drop, inviting
users to choose appropriate areas to place objects within the layout.

ENHANCED COMPATIBILITY

With ASAP WordPower, users now enjoy enhanced compatibility with PowerPoint
7.0. For example, PowerPoint presenters can quickly create a pyramid or
orbit chart in ASAP WordPower and transport it to PowerPoint. In addition,
any outline prepared in ASAP WordPower can be saved as a text file and
imported to PowerPoint, allowing users to easily incorporate ASAP
WordPower information into a PowerPoint presentation. Users can also
select a slide from the PowerPoint slide sorter and then, in a single
step, either drag and drop or copy/paste to bring it into ASAP WordPower.

"ASAP WordPower is the solution to preparing dynamic visuals in a flash,"
said Mike Kaltschnee, vice president of business development at DeMorgan
Industries Corporation. "Whether you're importing simple text from a word
processing application or more complex slides from PowerPoint, ASAP
WordPower has the ability to produce effective visuals or reports
utilizing the speed and performance of Windows 95."

NEW RUNTIME VERSION

In March 1996, Software Publishing will offer a free runtime version of
ASAP WordPower. This will give users the ability to save a presentation to
a floppy disk and run the visuals on another system without the
application being installed. Furthermore, copies of presentations can be
freely distributed via e-mail, and easily viewed by the recipients.

PUBLIC BETA PROGRAM

Effective January 23, 1996, interested customers can download a fully
functional copy of ASAP 1.0 or ASAP WordPower 1.95 beta for a free 30 day
trial, from the Company's home page, http://www.spco.com.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

ASAP WordPower will ship mid-February 1996, with an estimated street price
of $99.00. To meet the needs of both Windows 95 and Windows 3.1 users,
Software Publishing will bundle ASAP WordPower for Windows 95 and ASAP 1.0
for Windows 3.1. Customers who purchase ASAP 1.0 prior to March 31, 1996
can upgrade to ASAP WordPower, version 1.95, free of charge (shipping and
handling not included) by calling 1/800-336-8360.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

ASAP WordPower, version 1.95, requires the Windows 95 or Windows NT
operating system, a 486 or higher IBM-PC or compatible; 1 MB of available
memory; 3.5 MB of hard disk space; a Microsoft Windows compatible mouse;
and a 16-color VGA or higher display.

THE COMPANY Software Publishing Corporation (NASDAQ:SPCO) is an
international supplier of business productivity software for the IBM
personal computer and compatibles. The company develops and markets visual
communication solutions which enrich the user's ability to see, understand
and communicate information to make more effective business decisions. The
Company's product line includes ASAP WordPower, ASAP 1.0, Harvard
GraphicsR, HarvardR ChartXL, Harvard Spotlight, and Harvard Montage. For
more information, users can contact the company's Customer Service
Department at 800/336-8360. Users can also visit Software Publishing's
Internet home page: http://www.spco.com.
 
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