Length: 1/2 day

Performance-Based Objectives:
On completion of the course the student will be familiar with the new Microsoft Office 2007 environment and the major differences and similarities between Office 2007 and previous versions of Office.

Course Contents:
Microsoft Office 2007 Common New Features
The Office Button
The Ribbon
Dialog Box Launchers
Screen Tips
The Quick Access Toolbar
The Microsoft Office Window Frame
Contextual Tabs
The Mini Toolbar
Galleries
Live Preview
Enhanced File and Compatibility Features in Office 2007

Microsoft Outlook
Quickly find the information you need with Instant Search
Enable Instant Search
Disable Instant Search
Find a message
Include subfolders in Instant Search
Include the Deleted Items folder in Instant Search
Add more search criteria
Reuse a recent search
Include data files in searches
Choose which data files to include in searches
Color Categories
Assign a color category to a message
Assign a Quick Click category to a message
Set a Quick Click category
Assign a Quick Click category
Attachment previewing
Preview an attachment in the Reading Pane
Preview an attachment
Minimized Navigation Pane
Minimize or expand the Navigation Pane
Task integration on the Calendar
Schedule an in-person meeting
Change a meeting
Make a meeting recurring
Make a meeting private
Easily share information with anyone, anywhere
Send your calendar via e-mail
Discontinued features and modified functionality in Outlook 2007

Microsoft Word 2007
Styles
New Fonts in Word 2007
Document Themes
Building Blocks
SmartArt Graphics

Microsoft Excel 2007
Excel Spreadsheet Enhancements
The Enhanced Excel Table
Format Tables
Conditional Formatting
Enhanced Sorting
Enhanced Filter Options

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
PowerPoint Themes and Quick Styles
SmartArt Graphics
New and improved Effects and Text Styles
Table and Chart Enhancements
Slide Libraries