Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the 2007 Microsoft Office release.
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Overview
What is the 2007 Microsoft Office system?
The Microsoft Office system has evolved from a suite of personal productivity products to a more comprehensive and integrated system. Building on the familiar tools that many people already know, the Microsoft Office system includes programs, servers, services, and solutions designed to work together to help address a broad array of business problems.
At the core of the Microsoft Office system are the Microsoft Office suites, which deliver the core desktop productivity tools. New features in these programs enhance how employees can work with one another, partners, and customers, and how organizations capture and use information. In addition to the core desktop editions, the 2007 release includes new programs, servers, and services that build on the productivity software skills your employees already possess.
Used together, the Microsoft Office system can help you address business needs ranging from personal productivity management to complex project management.
What components make up the Microsoft Office system?
The Microsoft Office system includes:
Suites
- Microsoft Office Basic 2007
- Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007
- Microsoft Office Standard 2007
- Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2007
- Microsoft Office Professional 2007
- Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007
- Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007
- Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007
Programs
- Microsoft Office Access 2007
- Microsoft Office Accounting Professional 2009 1
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Microsoft Office Communicator 2007
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Microsoft Office Excel 2007
- Microsoft Office Groove 2007
- Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007
- Microsoft Office OneNote 2007
- Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
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Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager
- Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
- Microsoft Office Project Standard 2007
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Microsoft Office Publisher 2007
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Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007
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Microsoft Office Visio 2007
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Microsoft Office Word 2007
Servers
- Microsoft Office Forms Server 2007
- Microsoft Office Groove Server 2007
- Microsoft Office Project Portfolio Server 2007
- Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
- Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
Services
- Microsoft Office Groove Enterprise Services
Technologies
- Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services Technology
Complementary Microsoft products and technologies
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Solutions
- Microsoft Business Intelligence Solutions
- Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution
What's new in the 2007 Microsoft Office system?
The 2007 release presents the Microsoft Office Fluent user interface as well as new features that businesses and individual computer users can use to complete tasks more quickly and easily.Why was the Microsoft Office system user interface redesigned?
As we've added more and more features and functionality to the applications, it has become more challenging for people to find the software capabilities. For example, Word 1.0 had about 100 commands, and by using the menus you could see everything you could do. In comparison, Office Word 2007 has more than 1,500 commands. One of the things the Office Fluent user interface does is help make those commands easier to find.What were the design goals of the Office Fluent user interface and how were they determined to be top priorities?
We wanted to deliver new capabilities that empower people to get the results they want, faster. We had four major design goals: - Make it easier for people to find and use product features.
- Reduce design clutter and interruptions.
- Make it easier for people to discover the capabilities they need.
- Support the creation of great-looking documents.
Which applications have the Office Fluent user interface?
Office Access 2007, Office Excel 2007, Office PowerPoint 2007, and Office Word 2007 have the Office Fluent user interface. Specific parts of Office Outlook 2007, such as e-mail message authoring, use the Office Fluent user interface.
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Features
What's new in Office Word 2007?
Office Word 2007 includes new tools that help you create more professional-looking documents in less time, build documents more easily from frequently used content, and produce professional-looking letters, proposals, datasheets, and other documents fast. Quick formatting capabilities help you rapidly apply a new look and feel to your documents, and the Live Preview capabilities give you a quick look at any changes you make.
What are some of the new e-mail management features?
Office Outlook 2007 includes a new category coloring feature that helps you locate, manage, prioritize, and respond to e-mail messages more easily. Office Outlook 2007 also provides improved junk mail and anti-phishing technologies that help you filter out undesirable items.How can Office Outlook 2007 help manage marketing efforts?
Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager can help you manage your marketing efforts more efficiently. For example, you can use it to create custom mailing lists and personalize print or online marketing materials created in Office Publisher 2007 or Office Word 2007. You can also use Office Outlook 2007 to track customer responses and assess the overall effectiveness of your marketing campaigns to help plan future campaigns. Top of Page
Microsoft Office Fluent user interface
What is the Office Fluent user interface?
Learn more about the Office Fluent user interface.
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Ecma Office Open XML Formats
What are the Ecma Office Open XML Formats?
Learn more about the new Ecma Office Open XML Formats.
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System requirements
What are the system requirements for the 2007 release?
Find system requirements for the 2007 Microsoft Office release.
Does the Microsoft Office system require Windows Vista in order to run?
No. The Microsoft Office system is designed to run on both Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later and Windows Vista.Pricing and ordering
How much does the 2007 Microsoft Office system cost?
Find pricing and licensing information on the 2007 Microsoft Office system pricing page.
How can I acquire the 2007 Microsoft Office system?
The 2007 release is available through a variety of resellers and distributors. Find out more.Will upgrade pricing be offered for the Microsoft Office system?
Yes. The Microsoft Office system will be available in both upgrade and new-user versions. The upgrade version will require that you own a qualifying prior version of the Microsoft Office system. Which prior versions and editions of the Microsoft Office system will qualify me for upgrade pricing?
Specific pricing and packaging information is available on the 2007 Microsoft Office system pricing page. 1 Microsoft Office Accounting 2009 is available in the U.S. only.
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