For NEW users of Microsoft Office 2007, the following link is invaluable. One of the best features is that it links also to the Crabby Office Lady.

When you have had it with something, it is like having someone sympathize and teach at the same time.

This site also links to the templates and downloads pages for Office 2007, AND uses the infamous RIBBON BAR. You can start to get used to it here.

They have clip art and photos here also. See my new listing.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/getstarted/default.aspx

Another great help with tips and tricks is the How-To Geek. See this site here

Jim Little, your Sun City REALTOR®

Please visit my Web Site, suncityneighborhood.com Where you can search the MLS with no registration for free.

The Microsoft Office 2007 upgrade experience.

This post is a test of Microsoft Word 2007 “create as blog” feature. I thought I would kill two birds with one stone by telling you my experiences so far.

The reasons I upgraded my Microsoft Office from Office 2000 with Outlook 2003, were, in no particular order:

• I was having problems with Outlook 2003
• I needed an update on Publisher
• Most importantly, I wanted the Word, editing, blogging and grammar tools.

The first problem I experienced is it took a couple of hours to install.

• When installing, read the screen prompts carefully. I intended a custom install, since I have no use for Access. I got the full install.
• Plan on not doing anything for at least three hours. After install, the program will go to the web for new updates.

Problem number 2 was Outlook now had different problems.

Now I couldn’t print my calendar and address book. It took a 2 hour call to Microsoft to solve it. I will say that the tech was careful, courteous, and knowledgeable and had a good command of English. The outcome was satisfactory.

Problem number 3 was Word works differently.

Oh how I would love to have the classic menu structure back. The first time I used Word, it took five minutes to find the save command. The company has abandoned the old menu bar for something called the ribbon. If it ain’t broke folks, DON’T FIX IT!

So far, Excel seems to be ok. I haven’t tried to do much, but when I open an existing file, I haven’t found any problems yet.

I am now trying to insert a business card graphic. I hope this works.

Jim Little, your Sun City REALTOR®

Please visit my Web Site, suncityneighborhood.com Where you can search the MLS with no registration for free.