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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.
Skyholder,
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Would Wait for Office 2010.
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Beta due out shortly, (Already Leaked) and RTM due out early 2010 or 4th quarter 2009.
http://www.computerworld.com/s.....2009-07-13
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Regards,
Rick P.
Some major differences between the two packages that should be considered:
* 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.
* The new features in Word and Excel are massive improvements. Live Preview allows you to preview any formatting changes before applying. Additional Excel functions make life a lot easier for regular Excel users.
* The new Ribbon interface that replaces the old menu system is not to everyone's liking, mainly those who are resistant to change...
Office 2007 is a lot better. It runs a lot faster and the user interface is a lot clearer.
It took me forever to finally enjoy 2007. I kept getting frustrated and didn't like it.
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.
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.
I really like office 2007, I just wish I had gotten used to it and enjoyed it sooner.
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
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