Microsoft Office 2007: New Features Seminar

This course covers the new features found in Office 2007.  It is a comprehensive survey of added features in this release of the software. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to navigate the new features Office 2007 that are common to all the applications, and new features specific to each Office application. The applications covered are Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.  If you are seeking more in depth training, please visit http://www.suffolk.edu/offices/4402.html for the online computer series offered through Human Resources.
Prerequisites:  Office 2003 user
Length:  3-hour seminar

Attendees must register no later than 24 hours prior to the session.

Agenda

The New Office 2007 Interface

• The Office Button menu
• The Ribbon
• The Mini toolbar
• The Quick Access toolbar and the Status bar
• The Document Inspector
• Save as PDF

The Office XML file format

• The Office XML format
• Office XML format compatibility

New Word features

• Formatting
• Quick Parts and Building Blocks
• Shared documents
• Insert a cover page
• Insert footer
• Apply a theme

New Excel features

• Larger worksheet size
• Charts and reports
• Table options
• PivotTables
• Excel Services

New PowerPoint features

• Dynamic SmartArt graphics
• Slide libraries
• Sharing presentations
• Custom layouts
• Quick Styles
• Design Templates Gallery

New Outlook features

• Content management tools
• The To-Do Bar
• Shared content
• Searching
• Flags
• Tasks
• Tasks on calendar
• Auto preview

Location and Time:

All sessions will be held in the ITS Training Room located on the 7th floor of the Sawyer Building from 9-12 am in S743.