My Word 2007 suggestions.

K

Kyle

Okay, I've just cracked open Word 2007. For the most part, what I've seen is
all good. The trashing of the file/edit/tools/etc. bar was no big deal
(especially after seeing it happen with both Windows Media Player 11 and IE
7). Most of the features I'm used to seeing are still there, and easier to
use through the new graphic interface, which I like very much.

I like the new SmartArt, Bibliography/Citation and Cover Page features.
Having the word count in the corner there is a nice treat. Most of the old
stuff, like tables, are easier to create than ever.

However, there is one issue I believe must be addressed: The page
measurement bars (at least I think that's what they're called). The page
measurement bars are absent. This is a very big flaw. They reappear
temporarily when resizing tables, but you need them for more than that. The
may seem obselete since tabs can be set in the paragraph setup box, but it's
pointless setting the tab to 2 inches if you don't know exactly where two
inches is on the page. Also, some people like to start a document at a
certain vertical point on the page, most often 1" or 2". With there being no
measurement bar, someone can't do that.

It may just be that the measurement bars haven't been programmed in yet for
anything other than tables. I hope that's the case. It would be a grave
mistake to leave them out. At school where we've been learning how to use
word, more often than not we have to start specifically at 2".

If the belief is that the measurement bars take up too much space, than at
least come up with a way to invoke them temporarily when setting tabs or when
setting a vertical starting point on the page.

Also, I have not found a way to record or edit macros, or access autotext.
However, I may just be missing something, or these features may not yet be
complete yet. I'm sure I won't have to worry about exclusion of those
features though.

On the whole, good job Microsoft. Just don't forget the essentials.

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B

Bob Buckland ?:-\)

Hi Kyle,

Great feedback :) Be sure to send it directly to Microsoft as well using the Office 2007 feedback tool from the link below.

'Autotext' is now a part of 'Quick Parts/Building Blocks' on your Insert Ribbon.

The Ruler (I think that may be what you're referring to as rulers) can be toggled via the View Ribbon, Show/Hide section.

To record a macro, click on the red 'record' dot on the status bar at the bottom of the Word screen. If the red dot is not on the
status bar, right click the status bar and turn on the 'Macro Recording' choice. It's also available through the optionally
displayed 'Developer' ribbon tab that you can activate through

File(Office Button)=>Word Options=>Personalize

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Okay, I've just cracked open Word 2007. For the most part, what I've seen is
all good. The trashing of the file/edit/tools/etc. bar was no big deal
(especially after seeing it happen with both Windows Media Player 11 and IE
7). Most of the features I'm used to seeing are still there, and easier to
use through the new graphic interface, which I like very much.

I like the new SmartArt, Bibliography/Citation and Cover Page features.
Having the word count in the corner there is a nice treat. Most of the old
stuff, like tables, are easier to create than ever.

However, there is one issue I believe must be addressed: The page
measurement bars (at least I think that's what they're called). The page
measurement bars are absent. This is a very big flaw. They reappear
temporarily when resizing tables, but you need them for more than that. The
may seem obselete since tabs can be set in the paragraph setup box, but it's
pointless setting the tab to 2 inches if you don't know exactly where two
inches is on the page. Also, some people like to start a document at a
certain vertical point on the page, most often 1" or 2". With there being no
measurement bar, someone can't do that.

It may just be that the measurement bars haven't been programmed in yet for
anything other than tables. I hope that's the case. It would be a grave
mistake to leave them out. At school where we've been learning how to use
word, more often than not we have to start specifically at 2".

If the belief is that the measurement bars take up too much space, than at
least come up with a way to invoke them temporarily when setting tabs or when
setting a vertical starting point on the page.

Also, I have not found a way to record or edit macros, or access autotext.
However, I may just be missing something, or these features may not yet be
complete yet. I'm sure I won't have to worry about exclusion of those
features though.

On the whole, good job Microsoft. Just don't forget the essentials. >>
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I hope this helped you,

Bob Buckland ?:)
MS Office System Products MVP

Read about it, try it, or watch the movie :)
the 2007 Microsoft Office system iinfo is at
http://microsoft.com/office/preview

Already have 2007 Office System Beta 2?
Send Microsoft your feedback (with pictures)
http://sas.office.microsoft.com/
 
R

rocky

If by measurement bars you mean rulers, you can turn the rulers on and off by
using the Ruler checkbox on the View ribbon or by using the little View Ruler
button that appears at the top of the right vertical scroll bar.
 
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