Microsoft Office Update Experience
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.
Current Affairs | Jim Little | October 15, 2007
Hi Jim, there is a screen on Microsoft.com that show you the different looks in 2007 as they would be in 2003.
I upgraded this past spring and I really like it. The ribbon effect is great as you can hover over things you type and you can see what it will look like before you save. The blogger portion works well with WordPress.com too. I haven’t been able to make it work with WordPress.org yet.
Best of luck, Jay
Jay, thanks for dropping by. I am starting to see some benefits here, hovering is certainly one of them.
I haven’t used WordPress, so I don’t know how to help there.
I guess working with 2007 requires loosing the old habits like file>save etc. but it seems like it might be worthwile for the other features.
Buy:Tramadol.Cialis.Viagra.Maxaman.Viagra Soft Tabs.Cialis Soft Tabs.Viagra Super Active+.Zithromax.Levitra.Cialis Super Active+.Cialis Professional.Soma.Viagra Super Force.Viagra Professional.Super Active ED Pack.Propecia.VPXL….
Buy:Zyban.Arimidex.Accutane.Mega Hoodia.Zovirax.Actos.Valtrex.Retin-A.Prednisolone.Human Growth Hormone.100% Pure Okinawan Coral Calcium.Prevacid.Lumigan.Petcam (Metacam) Oral Suspension.Synthroid.Nexium….
…
BUY FASHION. TOP BRANDS: GUCCI, DOLCE&GABBANA, BURBERRY, DIESEL, ICEBERG, ROBERTO CAVALLI, EMPORIO ARMANI, VERSACE…