http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ How-To Geek Forums Topic: Just looking for opinions en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:29:00 +0000 http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/just-looking-for-opinions#post-100493 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:56:51 +0000 baldeguy56 100493@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>jessej07, Thanks for the tip. I'll remember that one when I do migrate to 2007...Garry </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/just-looking-for-opinions#post-100375 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:36:24 +0000 jessej07 100375@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Garry, baldeguy,<br /> take some time to play around with the settings (click the msoft office button in the top left corner). I learned most things from just messing around with various things. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/just-looking-for-opinions#post-100359 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:10:06 +0000 baldeguy56 100359@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Skyholder, hi. I'm running Office Pro 2003. I tried 2007 but didn't care to learn the new stuff it featured. Was confusing to me. Went back to 2003. After reading these replies, I'm going to give 2007 a real try this time. I am comfortable with familiar things and that's why I didn't give it an honest shot. Thanks for posting your question and thanks to all the replies...Garry </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/just-looking-for-opinions#post-100345 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:29:57 +0000 jessej07 100345@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>It took me forever to finally enjoy 2007. I kept getting frustrated and didn't like it.</p> <p>That is until I finally played with the thing and figured a lot of it out. The layout is just different and getting used to the various tabs takes a little practice- but it's well worth it.</p> <p>For instance, in Office 2007, referencing and works cited is actually an amazingly easy process now. You have a master source list, add relevant sources to your paper, cite as you go, and BAM your research paper is looking good.</p> <p>I really like office 2007, I just wish I had gotten used to it and enjoyed it sooner. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/just-looking-for-opinions#post-100325 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:21:20 +0000 Aleeve 100325@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>I would use 2007 over 2003 any day :)</p> <p>Everything's so much more effectively laid out<br /> I find 2003 rather like grinding nails down a blackboard in comparison! </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/just-looking-for-opinions#post-100279 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:57:59 +0000 paulmoscrop 100279@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Office 2007 is a lot better. It runs a lot faster and the user interface is a lot clearer.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSyzw_vjYko">How To Change The Office Colour Scheme</a> </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/just-looking-for-opinions#post-99336 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:24:57 +0000 Scott 99336@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>MS Office 2010 Technical Preview<br /> <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010/" rel="nofollow">http://www.microsoft.com/office/2010/</a> </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/just-looking-for-opinions#post-99326 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:47:49 +0000 JRS 99326@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Some major differences between the two packages that should be considered:</p> <p>* Office 2007 is XML based and as such the file extensions now are four characters long, i.e. xlsx, docx, etc. These new extension/formats include new features that are not compatible with older versions of Office. There is a compatibility add on that Microsoft released that allows you to open the new extensions but you there will still be compatibility issues.</p> <p>* The new features in Word and Excel are massive improvements. <em>Live Preview</em> allows you to preview any formatting changes before applying. Additional Excel functions make life a lot easier for regular Excel users.</p> <p>* The new Ribbon interface that replaces the old menu system is not to everyone's liking, mainly those who are resistant to change... </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/just-looking-for-opinions#post-99285 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:44:40 +0000 Scott 99285@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://lifehacker.com/5313850/microsoft-office-2010-in-videos" rel="nofollow">http://lifehacker.com/5313850/microsoft-office-2010-in-videos</a> </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/just-looking-for-opinions#post-99276 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:08:47 +0000 Mike 99276@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>fyi,i just read on cnn.com that microsoft is releasing a free version of office sometime in 2010. it will be watered down i'm sure and most likely bugging you to upgrade to the paid verison. just thought i would pass this along.<br /> mike </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/just-looking-for-opinions#post-99243 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:51:39 +0000 raphoenix 99243@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Skyholder,<br /> ---<br /> Would Wait for Office 2010.<br /> ---<br /> Beta due out shortly, (Already Leaked) and RTM due out early 2010 or 4th quarter 2009.<br /> <a href="http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9135454/Monday_s_Office_2010_preview_leaks_to_BitTorrent?source=CTWNLE_nlt_msft_2009-07-13" rel="nofollow">http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9135454/Monday_s_Office_2010_preview_leaks_to_BitTorrent?source=CTWNLE_nlt_msft_2009-07-13</a><br /> ---<br /> Regards,<br /> Rick P. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/just-looking-for-opinions#post-99230 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:11:15 +0000 whs 99230@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>The Office 2007 user interface is different and very, very slick. I have worked with both 2003 and 2007 - there is a world of difference to the advantage of 2007. It is a lot easier to use and has a lot more function too. I would recommend an upgrade - but uninstall 2003 first (with the Revo uninstaller - last option). Theoretically you can have them both on the system, but I have seen a lot of people having trouble with that scenario. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/just-looking-for-opinions#post-99217 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:18:38 +0000 Skyholder 99217@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>I'm running Office 2003.<br /> I have the option to upgrade to 2007.</p> <p>Are there any real advantages to 2007?</p> <p>Thanks. </p>