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Microsoft Office 2007 For Dummies

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The biggest changes in Office 2007 seem to be the new GUI (Graphical User Interface) which Microsoft calls the Ribbon. This is a complete change from the earlier GUI which we have all come to know and love. The Ribbon organizes the commands into what Microsoft calls contextual tabs. Each tab has a logical grouping of commands. This is not unlike the way you used to click on the Edit or View command and then got a list of commands, but in 2007 there are far more commands that you can reach without having to go to subsidiary menus.

The Ribbon is, of course, the result of many hours of definition, testing before audiences and of course a lot of programming effort. There's the old saying that 'user friendly is programmer difficult.' The ribbon is a common interface that is used in all of the Office applications, so learning about it is mandatory for using Office 2007.

Of course there are an awful lot of new features added to each of the applications. It's easier to get a 'Live Preview' of what you are doing in word. It's easier to do Pivot Tables in Excel, and so on. These applications have been around so long that they are not getting big massive upgrades. I frankly don't know what more they could add.

Of course this is a 'For Dummies' book. This means that the writing is good, the proof reading catches all the mispellings, and there's even a bit of humor.

This book is absolutely wonderful - I know Office 2003 - and found 2007 confusing - purchased the book - all went well and now I am teaching others - my family and friends. The persons who write this book are the best. Thank you!

"Microsoft Office 2007 For Dummies" is a good introduction for anyone wanting a basic knowledge of the Office 2007 Suites. The book is also appropriate for readers wanting to expand their Office 2007 knowledge.

The books around 50-70 pages on Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Access. The information is to the point and the text is easily readable.

Some folks may take issue with the rather bland black and white illustrations. However, that may be one reason why the book is reasonably priced compared to other similar titles.

A good reference. Read, enjoy, and learn!

Recommended.

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I don't use microsoft windows often enough to remember how to navigate through all whats available, so this book helps me to find out what I need to do. A little time consuming but the book is always there to guide me when needed. Also I need to get to know the book to locate what I'm looking for. I am glad that I have a copy to help me when I'm stuck. A very well worth while investment.

Book was simple to understand and helped me tackle the ins and outs of the new Office 2007 suite.

This book is excellent for those who,like myeslf, missed the class on intuitive GUI.s It is excellent for figuring out where Microsoft hid all our favorite things.

Easy to read, well laid out and comprehensively indexed. A must for anybody who has installed Office 2007

ANOTHER EXCELLENT DUMMIE BOOK---BUT---WHY CAN'T WE FIGURE OUT THE OVERCOMPLICATED MICROSOFT SOFTWARE BY USING IT'S OWN HELP GUIDE?

IT'S BECAUSE THEIR HELP SITE IS WRITTEN BY GEEKS--NOT SOMEONE LIKE ME.

An excellent book for a quick start in the basics of Office 2007. Answers many of your questions that you may have as this version of office has moved around many of the tools that you were used to in the past versions of office. It also lets you find those tools for the many parts of a ever expanding suite of office tools.