Microsoft Office 2007

System Requirements

Office 2007 has minimum system requirements that should be followed.

File Compatibility

Office 2007 has some pivotal changes to the file format of documents created in Office Applications. The file format native to Office 2007 is Open XML and it can be distinguished by the additional (x) at the end of file extensions, examples include: docx, .xlsx, .pptx. Previous versions of office (e.g. 2003) will have to install a compatibility pack to open, edit and save Office 2007 files. Complete compatibility with all third party plug-ins and applications are being tested and not all are compatible with Office 2007. Tutorials for the compatibility pack and a converter available for the Macintosh are available.

Important Differences from Office 2003

• The Ribbon
• The Office Button
• Quick Access Toolbar
• New in Word
• New in Excel
• New in PowerPoint
• New in Outlook

Online Training provided by Microsoft

Microsoft offers a variety of online training materials for Office 2007. Look at their full catalog online. Highlighted demo's can be found below:

• Office 2007 Webinars
• Up to speed with Word 2007
• Up to speed with Excel 2007
• Up to speed with Outlook 2007

How to:

• Save documents as PDF files
• Edit in Print Preview
• Install the Excel 2007 - Analysis Toolpak
• Download and Install the Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility Pack
• Download and Install the 2007 Microsoft Office Add-in Save as PDF or XPS
• Create a Profile in Outlook 2007