Microsoft Office 2007 Resources
Office 2007 is a major upgrade from Office 2003. Changes include a complete redesign of the user interface and new file formats. Please allow some time to get used to this new software. We hope the resources below will help with your transition.
Office 2007 Hardware Requirements
Add-ins - Save As PDF, Compatibility Pack
Online Office 2007 Transition Resources
Office 2007 Hardware Recommendations
Hardware Recommendations |
1 GHz CPU |
Operating System |
Windows 2000 or Windows XP or newer |
If you are not sure if your computer meets these requirements, please call the ATUS Help Desk (650-3333) before proceeding with installation.
Add-In Software
Microsoft 2007 “Save as PDF”
This download allows you to save to PDF format and send as an email attachment in the following Office 2007 programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Acces. Specific features vary by program.
Microsoft Compatibility Pack
Enables users of a prior version of Office (Office 2000, 2002/XP or 2003) to open Office 2007 files.
Workshops and One-to-One Training
Office 2007 Transition Workshops and one-to-one tutoring are offered by the Student Technology Center in Haggard Hall 121. Call 650-4300 for an appointment or register for a workshop online: Workshop Schedule.
Online Transitional Resources
TRANSITION FAVORITES: Interactive Command Reference Guides let you choose a feature from an Office 2003 toolbar, then see where the feature is located in Office 2007.
Interactive: Outlook 2003 to Outlook 2007 command reference guide
Interactive: Word 2003 to Word 2007 command reference guide
Interactive: PowerPoint 2003 to PowerPoint 2007 command reference guide
Interactive: Excel 2003 to Excel 2007 command reference guide
Interactive: Access 2003 to Access 2007 command reference guide
The New Interface
The following resources will help you understand the changes to the layout of Office 2007 applications.
Audio Tutorial: Up to speed with the 2007 Office system
The new Microsoft Office user interface overview
The new Microsoft Office user interface frequently asked questions
Customize the Quick Access Toolbar
Word 2007
Video: Up to speed with Word 2007
Audio Tutorial: Up to speed with Word 2007
Interactive: Word 2003 to Word 2007 command reference guide
Microsoft Office Word 2007 top 10 benefits
What's new in Microsoft Office Word 2007
Microsoft Office Word 2007 frequently asked questions
Add and remove styles from the Quick Styles gallery
Outlook 2007
Audio Tutorial: Up to speed with Outlook 2007
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 top 10 benefits
What's new in Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 frequently asked questions
Get out of your Inbox with Outlook 2007
Improve reading and editing e-mail (detailed documentation)
Use Outlook contacts as a data source for a mail merge
Outlook ribbon mapping workbook
Powerpoint 2007
Video: Up to speed with PowerPoint 2007
Audio Tutorial: Up to speed with PowerPoint 2007
Interactive: PowerPoint 2003 to PowerPoint 2007 command reference guide
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 top 10 benefits
What's new in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007
Reference: Locations of PowerPoint 2003 commands in PowerPoint 2007
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 frequently asked questions
Introducing: New PowerPoint Tables!
PowerPoint ribbon mapping workbook
Excel 2007
Video: Up to speed with Excel 2007
Audio Tutorial: Up to speed with Excel 2007
Interactive: Excel 2003 to Excel 2007 command reference guide
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 top 10 benefits
What's new in Microsoft Office Excel 2007
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 frequently asked questions
Learn about Microsoft Office Excel 2007 PivotTable reports
Access 2007
Video: Up to speed with Access 2007
Audio Tutorial: Up to speed with Access 2007
Guide to the Access 2007 user interface
What's new in Microsoft Office Access 2007
Microsoft Office Access 2007 frequently asked questions
How to Prevent Ongoing Security Alerts for Access Databases that use Macros
Transitioning Your Existing Access Applications to Access 2007
Access ribbon mapping workbook
For more information, please contact the ATUS Help Desk
360.650.3333
helpdesk@wwu.edu