You have used your trial, and now you want to convert the trial to a full-product version. You can convert your trial version anytime during or after the trial period.

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• Convert your trial by using the trial activation reminder message

• Convert your trial by using a 2007 Microsoft Office Trial program

Convert your trial by using the trial activation reminder message

Trial expiration reminder messages will appear 30 days, 15 days, and each day for 10 days before the trial expires. When the trial expiration reminder message appears, you can convert your trial.

1. In the trial expiration reminder message, click Convert.

    Note   In the trial expiration reminder message for 2007 Microsoft Office system trial users, click Purchase.

2. In the Activation Wizard, do one of the following:
   • If you have purchased a product key, click Enter Product Key, and then follow the instructions in the wizard.
   • If you have not purchased a product key and would like to purchase it online, click Buy Product Key Online, and then follow the instructions in the wizard.
3. Enter the 25-character full-product key, and click Continue.
4. Click I accept the terms in the License Agreement, and then click Next to install.

 Note   After you open the full product for the first time, a message appears asking you to activate the version. You can activate the full-product version on the Internet or by telephone. When the activation process is complete, the trial is converted to a full-product version.

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Convert your trial by using a 2007 Microsoft Office Trial program

1. Open the trial version of Microsoft Office Word 2007, Microsoft Office Excel 2007, or Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007.
2. Click the Microsoft Office Button .
3. Click Program Name Options.
4. In the Navigation Pane, click Resources, and then click Activate Microsoft Office.
5. In the Activation Wizard, do one of the following:
   • If you have purchased a product key from a retailer, click Enter Product Key, and then follow the instructions in the wizard.
   • If you have not purchased a product key and would like to purchase one online, click Buy Product Key Online, and then follow the instructions in the wizard.
6. Enter the 25-character full-product key, and click Continue.
7. Click I accept the terms in the License Agreement, and then click Next to install.

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