What's New in Microsoft Office 2007

1 Day

Course Description

This instructor-led course, through hands-on exploration, introduces you to the latest Microsoft Office suite. The course covers the most significant enhancements across the entire suite as well as within each application.

Prerequisites

In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you are familiar with a prior version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.

Overall Changes in the Microsoft Office 2007 Suite

• Reviewing the New User Interface
• Exploring the Ribbon
• Viewing Enhanced ScreenTips
• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
• Viewing KeyTips
• Customizing the Status Bar
• Using the Microsoft Office Button
• Understanding the New File Format
• Inserting SmartArt Graphics
• Using the Compatibility Checker
• Using Live Preview
• Working with Contextual Tools
• Using Dialog Box Launchers
• Exploring Galleries
• Using the Enhanced View Tab
• Using the Redesigned Help

Getting Acquainted with Word 2007

• Reviewing Word’s Command Tabs
• Examining the New Font and Paragraph Settings
• Working with Building Blocks
• Using the Header, Footer, and Page Number Galleries
• Adding Cover Pages
• Formatting Using the Mini Toolbar
• Activating Contextual Spell Checking

Getting Acquainted with Excel 2007

• Exploring New Limits
• Performing Common Tasks
• Using the New Worksheet Button
• Resizing the Formula Bar
• Using Enhanced Sorting and Filtering
• Working in Page Layout View
• Using Improved Conditional Formatting
• Viewing the Enhanced PivotTable Layout

Getting Acquainted with PowerPoint 2007

• Reviewing the Initial Screen
• Applying Themes
• Adding Slides and Selecting Layouts
• Inserting WordArt
• Exploring the Enhanced Slide Master View
• Creating Custom Slide Layouts
• Applying New and Improved Effects
• Additional PowerPoint 2007 Features

Getting Acquainted with Outlook 2007

• Examining the Initial Outlook Screen
• Minimizing the Navigation Pane
• Exploring the New To-Do Bar
• Working with the Enhanced Mail Message Window
• Previewing Attachments
• Using Date-Oriented Flags
• Assigning Color Categories
• Viewing Tasks and To-Do Items
• Examining the Enhanced Calendar Views
• Setting Appointments
• Using the Calendar Overlay Feature
• Sending Calendars via E-Mail

Getting Acquainted with Access 2007

• Exploring the Access Interface
• Working with the New Navigation Pane
• Exploring the Object Views and Contextual Tools
• Using Enhanced Sorting and Filtering
• Viewing the New Total Row
• Examining the Improved Data Types
• Using the New Layout View
• Examining the Create Tab
• Working with Prior Version Databases

Customization

This course can easily be customized and offered as two 3-hour classes rather than one 6-hour class.