Microsoft Word 2007's document types, interface, and some features--very nearly every aspect of this word processor--have changed. With this update, MS Word becomes a more image-conscious application. New picture-editing tools help you deck out documents and play with fancy fonts. Bloggers and researchers may also benefit. It's easier to get a handle on document security, but those who only need basic typing features may not want to relearn the interface or deal with the new file formats. Installation takes between 10 and 20 minutes, and the first thing you'll notice is the completely redesigned toolbar, now known as the Ribbon, with many familiar commands in new places. Instead of the old, gray drop-down menus atop the page, Microsoft's new and very colorful Ribbon clumps common features into tabs: Home, Insert, Page Layout, References, Mailings, Review, and View. Some tabs don't show up until you might need them; for example, you must select a picture to bring up its formatting tab.
Aside from the interface, the other radical change in Word 2007 is its new file type. For the first time in a decade, Microsoft foists a new file format upon users, and old Word DOC files make way for the new DOCX type of Word 2007. If you primarily work with plain text and don't need to pretty up reports and newsletters and the like, then it might not be right for you. For instance, Word 2007 doesn't introduce must-have blogging goodies, although commenting commands are within easier reach. At the same time, Word 2007 handily presents options for footnotes and citations under its References tab, which researchers should appreciate.
Publisher's description
From Microsoft :
Welcome to Microsoft Office Word 2007, included in the 2007 release of the Microsoft Office system. Office Word 2007 is a powerful authoring program that gives you the ability to create and share documents by combining a comprehensive set of writing tools with an easy-to-use interface.
Office Word 2007 helps information workers create professional-looking content more quickly than ever before. With a host of new tools, you can quickly construct documents from predefined parts and styles, as well as compose and publish blogs directly from within Word. Advanced integration with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and new XML-based file formats make Office Word 2007 the ideal choice for building integrated document management solutions.
This document provides an overview of Office Word 2007, with an emphasis on new and improved features. It also covers Office Word 2007 in action to demonstrate its exciting new capabilities
Quick specs
Price: Free to try; paid upgrade available (60-day trial);
Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP SP3
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