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FAQs:
What is Microsoft Office 2007?
Office 2007 (previously known as Office 12) is Microsoft's new productivity suite that was made available to the public on 30th January 2007, coinciding with the public release of Microsoft's newest operating system - Windows Vista. Office 2007 contains numerious improvements over the previous Microsoft Office 2003, including new server-side tools, enhanced reliability and security, and an entirely
different user interface called the "Ribbon" - replacing the aging menus and tools bars in previous Office versions.
What are the system requirements for Microsoft Office 2007?
These are Microsoft's official requirements...
- 500MHz processor or higher
- 256MB memory or higher
- 2GB hard disk
- CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
- 1024x768 monitor
- Windows XP (with Service Pack 2), Windows Server 2003 or Windows Vista
However, we'd recommend at least a 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM and DVD-ROM for a less frustrating experience. :)
What are the applications in Microsoft Office 2007?
There is Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook (with Business Contact Manager), Accounting Express, Publisher, Access, Infopath, Groove, OneNote and Communicator.
How many editions are there in Microsoft Office 2007?
There are eight editions of Office 2007 altogether, but only 5 are available for retail purchase. They are...
a) Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate
b) Microsoft Office 2007 Professional
c) Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business
d) Microsoft Office 2007 Standard
e) Microsoft Office 2007 Home and Student
What is the difference between the different Microsoft Office 2007 editions?
See the comparison table below...
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Home & Student
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Standard
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Small Business
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Professional
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Ultimate
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| Word |
Word |
Word |
Word |
Word |
| Excel |
Excel |
Excel |
Excel |
Excel |
| Powerpoint |
Powerpoint |
Powerpoint |
Powerpoint |
Powerpoint |
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Outlook |
Outlook |
Outlook |
Outlook |
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Business Contact Manager |
Business Contact Manager |
Business Contact Manager |
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Accounting Express |
Accounting Express |
Accounting Express |
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Publisher |
Publisher |
Publisher |
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Access |
Access |
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InfoPath |
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Groove |
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OneNote |
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Content Management |
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Integrated Forms |
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Rights Management |
What are the pricing for the different Microsoft Office suites?
Here are Microsoft's recommended prices for both the full and upgrade versions...
a) Office 2007 Ultimate - $679 Full / $539 Upgrade
b) Office 2007 Professional - $499 Full / $329 Upgrade
c) Office 2007 Small Business - $449 Full / $279 Upgrade
d) Office 2007 Standard - $399 Full / $239 Upgrade
e) Office 2007 Home and Student - $149 Full
Are there any difference between the Upgrade and Full versions?
No, there are similar. However, you must be upgrading from a previous Office suite to qualify for the Upgrade, specifically Microsoft Works Suite 2000, Office 2003 or Office XP.
Where can I learn more about Microsoft Office 2007 and is there a free trial available?
You can obtain more information about the product from Microsoft or from Wikipedia. You can also download a free
trial copy of Microsoft Office 2007 Professional to try on your system.
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