Where oh where has my ____ gone in Word 2007
I just started using Word 2007. When I installed it, it uninstalled Word 2003. I was thrown into the deep end and had to swim. (If I can’t swim, how am I supposed to show others what to do?) If you have seen this version of Word, you know that the interface is completely different. Yes, there is a document that looks like a white piece of paper. Yes there is a cursor/insertion point. Yes you can type. But the menus and the toolbars are gone! Really, gone! They have been replaced with “The Ribbon.” It sounds sweet and nice, but when all you want to do is open an existing document and you can’t find the button OR the menu, it can be a bit frustrating! So, 3 tips for getting used to Word 2007:
- Click on the Office button to see old familiar features like Open, Save, Print & Print Preview!
- Look for the little arrow on the bottom right of Ribbon Groups to find old familiar menus.
- Once you find features that you use regularly, add them to the Quick Access Toolbar. Right-click on a button and choose Add to Quick Access Toolbar.
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This is a great tip. First time I saw Word 2007, I thought did the revent it to make it more difficult? At the rate of disappearing menu access, Carpel Tunnel will be the leading killer of children in a few years.
Hi, after a while, i really like Word 2007. I love the ribbons at the top of the document. it makes it easier to find a function that you want to perform