It is available on most of the ChE lab computers. Files are saved in proprietary format, usually with the extension .WPD Microsoft Word May be available on some of the ChE lab computers. The file formats it use don't seem to be compatible with anything else, so it will generally not be a good choice for anything that must be submitted on disk or that you plan to bring to the lab and use. A second major task you will want to learn to perform on a computer is the generation of drawings, presentations, etc. For many engineering reports you will need to make diagrams or other illustrations.
Limited tools are ok for quick figures without much detail.
Bitmapped text doesn't look good, so don't use Paintbrush for figures with text. Good basic drawing package, available on several ChE lab computers. Use for diagrams in lab reports, etc. Stores files in proprietary .DRW format. A Cadillac drawing program, available in the Engineering School CAD lab.