Microsoft Office 2007 Training Resources
The Computer Services section is currently in the process of the upgrading computers within the Facilities Management department to the latest version of Microsoft Office - 2007. If your computer has not already been upgraded, expect this to occur in the near future. You will be notified via email prior to the upgrade.
Due to proprietary, non-standards-compliant code on Microsoft's website, the resources listed below should be viewed in Internet Explorer, rather than an alternative browser.
General Overview
The following links provide high-level information regarding changes between Office 2000/2003 and Office 2007, as well as additional links for specific tasks in each program.
- Microsoft Office Online - General Listing of all Self-paced Training Courses
- Crabby Office Lady - Getting to know you...again: The Ribbon
Getting Started Video & Audio Tutorials
The links below offer narrated screens and video describing the new features in version 2007.
- Microsoft Office Online - Up to Speed with Access 2007
- Microsoft Office Online - Up to Speed with Excel 2007
- Microsoft Office Online - Up to Speed with Outlook 2007
- Microsoft Office Online - Up to Speed with PowerPoint 2007
- Microsoft Office Online - Up to Speed with Word 2007
Office 2003/2007 Cross-reference
These resources provide clickable comparisons between the interfaces of 2003 and 2007.
- Microsoft Office Online - Interactive: Access 2003 to Access 2007 command reference guide
- Microsoft Office Online - Interactive: Excel 2003 to Excel 2007 command reference guide
- Microsoft Office Online - Interactive: Outlook 2003 to Outlook 2007 command reference guide
- Microsoft Office Online - Interactive: Word 2003 to Word 2007 command reference guide
- Microsoft Office Online - Interactive: PowerPoint 2003 to PowerPoint 2007 command reference guide
Weekly Tips
These documents are a consolidation of the weekly tips that are emailed to you by the Computer Services Help Desk.
General
- Access Your Pay Advice
- Publish a PDF from Word or Excel
- Create a Desktop Shortcut Icon
- Customize and Change Ribbon Style
- Move Windows Taskbar to New Location
Excel 2007
Outlook 2007
Word 2007
- Changing the Default Font
- Creating Text Boxes
- Helpful Feature in Word's Spelling Checker
- Word's Hidden Calculator
- Insert the Filename or Path Using Word Menus
- Sorting in Word
- Mail Merge
On-campus Training Courses
Training courses are offered on campus through the central Computer Training & Support Services (CTSS) division. For scheduling information and availability, please refer to the CTSS website.
Additional Information
If you require further assistance or have additional questions, please contact the Computer Services Help Desk via email or by phone using the support line at 970-567-1009.
