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Introduction and Overview. 2007 Microsoft Office System. Office Overview. A suite of software applications bundled together with a consistent user interface Applications are focused on office productivity Word Processing (Word), spreadsheet (Excel), Email (Outlook)
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Introduction and Overview 2007 Microsoft Office System
Office Overview • A suite of software applications bundled together with a consistent user interface • Applications are focused on office productivity • Word Processing (Word), spreadsheet (Excel), Email (Outlook) • Presentations (PowerPoint), Database (Access), Publishing (Publisher), Drawing (Visio), Project Management (Project), Note-taking (OneNote)
Office 2007 Enterprise • Word 2007 • Excel 2007 • PowerPoint 2007 • Access 2007 • Outlook 2007 • Publisher 2007 • OneNote 2007 • InfoPath 2007 • Groove 2007 • Communicator 2007
New Features • The Ribbon • Tabs • The Office Button • The Quick Access Toolbar • Contextual Tabs • Galleries • Live Preview
The Ribbon • Used in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access • Replaces standard menu structure (pull-downs) • Includes program commands and features • Switch among task-oriented tabs and see the available functions
Tabs • Top of Ribbon • Displays the commands that are most relevant for each of the task areas in the applications • Home tab has most frequently used commands
The Office Button • Replaces File pull-down • Create (new), Open, Print, Save (as), Save as PDF • Prepare document: Properties, encrypt, restrict access, add digital signature, mark as final (read-only) • Send: Email or fax document • Publish: Create a blog post (Word), prepare for CD (PowerPoint)
Quick Access Toolbar • A customizable toolbar that contains a set of commands that are independent of the tab that is currently displayed • Can add or delete buttons to your preferences • Can locate above or below the ribbon
Contextual Tabs • Only appear as needed • Shows sets of commands that are only relevant when objects of a particular type are being edited • Makes it easier to find and use the commands needed for the task at hand
Galleries • Provide users with a set of clear results to choose from when working on their document, spreadsheet, presentation, or Access database • Presents a simple set of potential results, rather than a complex dialog box with numerous options • Simplify the process of producing professional looking work
Live Preview • Shows the results of applying an editing or formatting change as the user moves the pointer over the results presented in a Gallery • Streamlines the process of laying out, editing, and formatting so users can create excellent results with less time and effort
Word 2007 – New Features • Fluent Interface • Live Preview with Galleries • Contextual Spell Checking • Side-by-side file comparison
Excel 2007 • Better performance – support for multiple processors • Much larger spreadsheets (16K columns, 1M rows) • Up to 64 sort fields • 51 new functions • Better charts, including 3-D, soft shadowing, anti-aliasing and glow
PowerPoint 2007 • Redesigned so that you can easily find and use program capabilities • Easier to add animations • Slide Show tab makes it easier to customize the presentation
Resources • Word 2007 Quick Source • Word 2003 Command Locations in Excel 2007 • Excel 2007 Quick Source • Excel 2003 Command Locations in Excel 2007 • Microsoft Online Training http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/HA102295801033.aspx • Atomic Learning Online Training • Many books available