Can I change Word 07's layout to Word 03?

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Guest

I just got Office 07 and I cannot stand the new layouts, the ribbons, the
font style 07 starts out with, and a few other things. I want to know if
there is a way to change the look of 07 to look like 03. I like the old
simple looks with the tool bars, and not these ribbons.

Thanks
 
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Graham Mayor

No! Re-install Word 2003, or get used to it.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill

How is it that you bought Office 2007 without being aware of the
revolutionary new UI? It's not exactly been kept a secret.

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Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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Beth Melton

As others have noted, there isn't a switch to enable the old UI. I recommend
you give yourself a little time and try some of the new features before you
decide you don't like it. For example, on the Insert tab try out the Text
Box gallery, SmartArt, Header, Footer, etc. Then perhaps on the Page Layout
tab, try out some of the Themes.

Also, you may find installing the Get Started tab helpful. It contains links
to content on Office Online, such as training and tutorials for Word 2007,
along with a link to an Interactive Guide for finding commands in the new
version:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...0c-fdae-4ede-b528-ac58031a5dff&displaylang=en

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Patrick Schmid [MVP]

This review covers your options:
http://computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9017851
All three add-ins provide you with some menus & toolbars experience in
2007. Note that I am the author of the last one reviewed
(RibbonCustomizer) which offers this particular UI change for free.
I do suggest though that you try to use the Ribbon first for a while
before installing such a Classic UI crutch.

Patrick Schmid [OneNote MVP]
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JoAnn Paules

I've been tempted to try your RibbonCustomizer but I am determined to learn
how to use the new interface. I have no doubt that you've done an excellent
job on it tho. :)

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MVP Microsoft [Publisher]

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Patrick Schmid said:
This review covers your options:
http://computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9017851
All three add-ins provide you with some menus & toolbars experience in
2007. Note that I am the author of the last one reviewed
(RibbonCustomizer) which offers this particular UI change for free.
I do suggest though that you try to use the Ribbon first for a while
before installing such a Classic UI crutch.

Patrick Schmid [OneNote MVP]
--------------
http://pschmid.net
***
Outlook 2007 Performance Update: http://pschmid.net/blog/2007/04/13/105
Office 2007 RTM Issues: http://pschmid.net/blog/2006/11/13/80
***
Customize Office 2007: http://pschmid.net/office2007/customize
RibbonCustomizer Add-In: http://pschmid.net/office2007/ribboncustomizer
OneNote 2007: http://pschmid.net/office2007/onenote
***
Subscribe to my Office 2007 blog: http://pschmid.net/blog/feed

How is it that you bought Office 2007 without being aware of the
revolutionary new UI? It's not exactly been kept a secret.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup
so
all may benefit.
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Mike Hall MVP

You might want to think of the ribbon as a drop down menu laid on it's
side.. there are also numerous customization options available, if you are
prepared to spend just a little time with it..


ACardAttack said:
I just got Office 07 and I cannot stand the new layouts, the ribbons, the
font style 07 starts out with, and a few other things. I want to know if
there is a way to change the look of 07 to look like 03. I like the old
simple looks with the tool bars, and not these ribbons.

Thanks
Click to expand...

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Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
 
G

Guest

Thanks Patrick. I will check this out.

I have been using office for many years and changes have been subtle.
Office 2007 is a FAR cry from any previous version that I have been using for
the past 10+ years.

This old dog does not have time to learn new tricks.

Thanks,
Danny Mc?

Patrick Schmid said:
This review covers your options:
http://computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9017851
All three add-ins provide you with some menus & toolbars experience in
2007. Note that I am the author of the last one reviewed
(RibbonCustomizer) which offers this particular UI change for free.
I do suggest though that you try to use the Ribbon first for a while
before installing such a Classic UI crutch.

Patrick Schmid [OneNote MVP]
--------------
http://pschmid.net
***
Outlook 2007 Performance Update: http://pschmid.net/blog/2007/04/13/105
Office 2007 RTM Issues: http://pschmid.net/blog/2006/11/13/80
***
Customize Office 2007: http://pschmid.net/office2007/customize
RibbonCustomizer Add-In: http://pschmid.net/office2007/ribboncustomizer
OneNote 2007: http://pschmid.net/office2007/onenote
***
Subscribe to my Office 2007 blog: http://pschmid.net/blog/feed

How is it that you bought Office 2007 without being aware of the
revolutionary new UI? It's not exactly been kept a secret.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so
all may benefit.
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G

Guest

I didnt buy it, my mom bought it b/c my brother needed Power Point for a
school project, and she just bought the whole office 2007 pack
 
G

Guest

I don't have a little time to give to Microsoft. I've spent almost 20 years
learning the old office. I am so very sorry that I purchased this MS product.
If bill were here I would smash him on the head with my laptop - that's about
all its good for right now. I can't find anything. It is more than
frustrating.
 
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Suzanne S. Barnhill

I'm still puzzled about why/how so many folks are upgrading to Office 2007
without having been aware of all the hype surrounding the new UI. MS
employees blogged about this for over a year before the software was
released, the rollout was accompanied by widespread demos and a media blitz,
etc. So how is it that MS has somehow tricked people into buying something
they don't want?

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so
all may benefit.
 

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