Getting Started with Microsoft Office 2007

The first time you launch Office 2007, you will need to fill in some configuration information.

Then locate the Office Button in the top left corner of an Office Application. You can open, save, print, or close your documents with this tool.

Next click the Getting Started tab located towards the right of the Ribbon. Microsoft training resource within this feature include:

• Video demos illustrate how the 2007 programs work
• Interactive guides to show you where 2003 commands and buttons appear in the 2007 Ribbon.
• Free online training courses to help you get the most out of the 2007 programs quickly

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There are many other online Microsoft Office 2007 demo and tutorials.  Here are a few:

Microsoft Office 2007 Up to Speed Demos

• The new Office user interface  -- Examine the new 2007 Microsoft Office user interface
• Use the Ribbon - Learn about using the Ribbon, which has replaced menus and toolbars
• Demo: Up to speed with Access2007 -- Essentials of Microsoft Office Access 2007
• Demo: Up to speed with Excel 2007 -- Essentials of Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Demo: Up to speed with PowerPoint 2007 -- Essentials of Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
• Demo: Up to speed with Word 2007 -- Essentials of Microsoft Office Word 2007

Word 2007

• Academic features: citation & bibliography tools -- Creating Citations and a Bibliography
• Demo: Up to speed with Word 2007 -- Essentials of Microsoft Office Word 2007
• Demo: Make documents look great in Word 2007 --  quickly turn a plain-looking document into a professionally looking one
• Save as PDF or XPS document -- save a document as Portable Document Format or XML Paper Specification
• Save as Office 2003 document -- save a document to be fully compatible with Word 2003
• Word 2003 to Word 2007 command reference guide-- Find your favorite Word 2003 commands

Save as PDF or XPS document in Word 2007

• Select Save As from the Office Button
• From the Save as type: pulldown menu box, select either PDF or XPS Document
• Fill in other options, and press the Save button

Save as Office 2003 document from Word 2007

• Select Save As from the Office Button
• From the Save as type: pulldown menu box, select Word97-2003 Document
• Fill in other options, and press the Save button

Set default format to a Office 2003 document

• Select Word Options from the Office Button
• Press the Save tab
• From the Save files in this format: pulldown menu box, select Word97-2003 Document

 Configuration Options

The first time you launch Office 2007, you will see the following windows.  Enter you name and initials and press the OK button, then press the OK button for Privacy Options.