Microsoft Word 2007 is remarkable because it represents a major shift in how software programs are designed. With the Office 2007 release, Microsoft eliminated the menu system that was introduced in Version 1.0 (released in 1989). The new interface was not met with unanimous joy. Many users feel lost without familiar menus. However, the ribbon is here to stay. And other … [Read more...]
Word 2007 Send as Email Greyed Out
I cannot email a document, no matter what email client is my default email. I read you must have Outlook email installed on your computer in order to use this feature. The 2003 word had this email feature. I am not sure if you needed Outlook or not. I have the Microsoft Office Suite 2007 and Vista OS. I need to email documents not using the attach method. Is there any … [Read more...]
Setting Default Paragraph Formatting
The default in Microsoft Word 2007 adds space between paragraphs of the same style. You have to check a little box in the paragraph box if you do not want this. I have tried to change this so the default is NOT to add space between paragraphs of the same style, but it will not go to default. I have to check that box every time I start a new document. How can I change the … [Read more...]
Word 2007 Help…”Where in the heck is it?”
The number one question I'm asked is, "where is Word 2007 help?" This Word Tip explains how to find help, but also includes a short tutorial about how to use it more effectively. Users of previous versions click the Microsoft Word help menu when they want to access the online help system or to find Help About. But now that the help menu is gone, where is Help, and … [Read more...]
Installing the Word to PDF Converter
Want to save your Word documents as PDF files? You can do it with the free Microsoft Word to PDF Converter and Word 2007. The Save As PDF or XPS for 2007 Microsoft Office Programs add-in is all you need...you don't need expensive 3rd-party software. The add-in is not included when you install Microsoft Office or Word 2007. But once you download and install it, or if you … [Read more...]
How to Open docx Files
Have you received a docx file but don't know how to open it? Docx is the default file extension in Microsoft Office Word 2007, 2010, and 2013. To open docx files, you need to have one of those versions of Word, the compatibility pack, or a Word viewer installed on your computer. These instructions work for docx and docm files, but you will not be able to open dotx and … [Read more...]
