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.

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