Word 2007What’s New
Ribbon Interface
Replaces toolbars and menus Contains tabs and grouped commands
Each tab corresponds to task Related items grouped
Displaying Additional Options
Click on the tiny box with arrow In this case, the familiar font
options window opens
Tip: Set A4 paper to be your default using the Page Setup options window (Page Layout tab)
Quick Access Toolbar
Use this to quickly access buttons you use most often
Can customize – add or remove buttons
Check the items you want displayed
Find even more commands
Office Button
Office’s old File Menu New Open Save Print Send Close
Use the Styles Gallery
Keeps your headings, etc. consistent Quickly change styles Easily convert to Table of Contents
Saving Select Save As – Word 2007-2003 Document
if recipient does not have Word 2007 Or users can download
Compatibility pack Select Word Template for
creating forms, quizzes Use PDF to create an
unalterable exact copyall can open
Improved Spell Checker
Contextual spell checking i.e. I will see you their
Consistent spell checker across all Office applications
Includes built-in French spell checking See spelling/grammar checking
options through the Word options button (Office Button)
Word Options Formerly Tools | Menu Change saving,
spelling/grammar, display options
Customize Quick Access Toolbar
Change language
Compare Two Versions of File
View two versions of a file side by side Make corrections
View tab – Windows group
Improved Charts and Diagrams
3-d look, transparency, drop shadows Insert – SmartArt Graphic
Change Document’s Look
Use Themes to quickly change appearance of text, graphics, tables
Can find more themesonline
Create a Cover Page Select from already
designed cover pages or create your own
Photo Albums Select photos (or
folder of photos) Choose theme,
layout, and other options
You’re done! Can post online and
to a blog
Helpful Resources
Video Tutorials www.atomiclearning.com http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/
FX100565001033.aspx http://www.word07.com/
Free e-book
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