Learn to work more efficiently with the new features in Microsoft Word 2007! This class is designed for the experienced Microsoft Word user who is new to Word 2007. Learn how to use the new features of the ribbon, office button, and quick access toolbar. Use enhanced galleries and styles for quick formatting. Work with building blocks and themes to save time too. Compare two versions of a document and see the changes clearly marked in a third version of the document.

Who Should Attend:  Anyone upgrading to Microsoft Word 2007.

By the end of the day, participants will be able to:

• Use and understand the Word 2007 user interface (Ribbon, Office Button, Quick Access Toolbar, Mini toolbar).
• Work with the three parts of the Ribbon, which are tabs, groups, and commands. Also, use dialog box launchers to see more options for a group.
• Understand that certain tabs appear only when needed, such as Picture Tools and Table Tools.
• Use the mini toolbar for quick formatting and customize the quick access toolbar with your favorite commands.
• Use new keyboard shortcuts to access the ribbon and every command on it.
• Use the Office button for common commands such as new, open, save, and print.
• Work with new and improved features of Word 2007, including styles, themes, headers and footers, and comparing documents.
• Examine Word Options, which are the settings that control how Word works.
• Understand the new file format (.docx) and working in “compatibility mode”.

Prerequisites: Experience using a previous version of Microsoft Word.