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Toolbars - Word 2007 Beta
I understand the premise behind an adaptive set of tools that provides only
the selections needed for a particular screen or action, however, the beta should include the ability to add or adjust those tools as necessary. Example: When I highlighted a sentence in Word 2007, I received a mini pop-up box that had a few selections, but did not include the underline feature. I had to hunt this option down which took more time than the old 2003 version that was always where I wanted it. I would have been nice to have that selection added to that mini pop-up box, or to allow the user to add that to the box. Or, the beta could have a mini AI that notices selections not included in the usual pop-up box and when located and executed, that selection would automatically be added. Although the beta screen looks more tidy, if the functionality is not easily accessable, available or expected, the product will become like the Tucker automobile. While more advanced, people were not willing to use it Provide the vision in a product that allows a clean compact working area, but allow the user to adapt and adjust as necessary to fit their needs. After all, the product is supposed to be made for the user, not the programmer. ---------------- This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane. http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...ord.pagelayout |
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FWIW, the Ctrl+U shortcut still works for underline. We were told that
Underline was omitted from the mini-toolbar because "no one ever uses it." What this means is that no one *should* be using it. Underlining in typed material is meant to be a representation of italics in printed material or to add emphasis to monospaced, single-size type that in printed material would be boldfaced and/or made larger. Although there are certainly still uses for the underline (in mathematical sums, for example), it's not something you should be using that often. If you do need it often, either use the shortcut (much more efficient when typing, anyway) or add the command to your QAT. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Skypilot" wrote in message ... I understand the premise behind an adaptive set of tools that provides only the selections needed for a particular screen or action, however, the beta should include the ability to add or adjust those tools as necessary. Example: When I highlighted a sentence in Word 2007, I received a mini pop-up box that had a few selections, but did not include the underline feature. I had to hunt this option down which took more time than the old 2003 version that was always where I wanted it. I would have been nice to have that selection added to that mini pop-up box, or to allow the user to add that to the box. Or, the beta could have a mini AI that notices selections not included in the usual pop-up box and when located and executed, that selection would automatically be added. Although the beta screen looks more tidy, if the functionality is not easily accessable, available or expected, the product will become like the Tucker automobile. While more advanced, people were not willing to use it Provide the vision in a product that allows a clean compact working area, but allow the user to adapt and adjust as necessary to fit their needs. After all, the product is supposed to be made for the user, not the programmer. ---------------- This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane. http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...ord.pagelayout |
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Hi Pilot,
You can add the underline tool to the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT). Right click on the QAT and choose the 'customize' choice The Ribbon is customizable (with a bit of tweaking of some .XML files either manually or with a 3rd party add-in), but other parts of the User Interface, such as the Minibar are more 'tucked away' the way they are. To send your suggestions and experiences using Office 2007 directly to the MS Office Product team be sure to use the 2007 feedback tool from the link below. =========== "Skypilot" wrote in message ... I understand the premise behind an adaptive set of tools that provides only the selections needed for a particular screen or action, however, the beta should include the ability to add or adjust those tools as necessary. Example: When I highlighted a sentence in Word 2007, I received a mini pop-up box that had a few selections, but did not include the underline feature. I had to hunt this option down which took more time than the old 2003 version that was always where I wanted it. I would have been nice to have that selection added to that mini pop-up box, or to allow the user to add that to the box. Or, the beta could have a mini AI that notices selections not included in the usual pop-up box and when located and executed, that selection would automatically be added. Although the beta screen looks more tidy, if the functionality is not easily accessable, available or expected, the product will become like the Tucker automobile. While more advanced, people were not willing to use it Provide the vision in a product that allows a clean compact working area, but allow the user to adapt and adjust as necessary to fit their needs. After all, the product is supposed to be made for the user, not the programmer. -- I hope this helped you, Bob Buckland ?:-) MS Office system products MVP *Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends LINKS to the 2007 Office System 1. Read about it, try it, or watch the movie the 2007 Microsoft Office system info, online Test Drive, or downloadable beta is at http://microsoft.com/office/preview 2. Already have 2007 Office System Beta 2? Send Microsoft your feedback (with pictures) http://sas.office.microsoft.com/ 3. Use the 2007 OfficeOnline website without Office2007 a. Install the ActiveX access control http://office.microsoft.com/search/r...XT101650581033 b. then visit http://officebeta.iponet.net |
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Hi ?B?U2t5cGlsb3Q=?=,
I would have been nice to have that selection added to that mini pop-up box, or to allow the user to add that to the box. I agree. Or, the beta could have a mini AI that notices selections not included in the usual pop-up box and when located and executed, that selection would automatically be added. This is cool idea. Not sure, with the current philosphy (a place for everything, and everything in its place - making it easier for Help Desks to trouble-shoot), whether it will fall on open ears. But still... :-) Cindy Meister INTER-Solutions, Switzerland http://homepage.swissonline.ch/cindymeister (last update Jun 17 2005) http://www.word.mvps.org This reply is posted in the Newsgroup; please post any follow question or reply in the newsgroup and not by e-mail :-) |
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"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: FWIW, the Ctrl+U shortcut still works for underline. We were told that Underline was omitted from the mini-toolbar because "no one ever uses it." What this means is that no one *should* be using it. Underlining in typed material is meant to be a representation of italics in printed material or to add emphasis to monospaced, single-size type that in printed material would be boldfaced and/or made larger. Although there are certainly still uses for the underline (in mathematical sums, for example), it's not something you should be using that often. If you do need it often, either use the shortcut (much more efficient when typing, anyway) or add the command to your QAT. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Skypilot" wrote in message ... I understand the premise behind an adaptive set of tools that provides only the selections needed for a particular screen or action, however, the beta should include the ability to add or adjust those tools as necessary. Example: When I highlighted a sentence in Word 2007, I received a mini pop-up box that had a few selections, but did not include the underline feature. I had to hunt this option down which took more time than the old 2003 version that was always where I wanted it. I would have been nice to have that selection added to that mini pop-up box, or to allow the user to add that to the box. Or, the beta could have a mini AI that notices selections not included in the usual pop-up box and when located and executed, that selection would automatically be added. Although the beta screen looks more tidy, if the functionality is not easily accessable, available or expected, the product will become like the Tucker automobile. While more advanced, people were not willing to use it Provide the vision in a product that allows a clean compact working area, but allow the user to adapt and adjust as necessary to fit their needs. After all, the product is supposed to be made for the user, not the programmer. ---------------- This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane. http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...ord.pagelayout You must be kidding right??? Does this mean that my personal desires should not be considered because it doesn't follow proper sentence structure or edicate? It's a good thing that my shopping center doesn't eliminate things I would purchase just because a diet specialist claims it is not good for me. This sounds more like socialized software! P.S. I really dislike shortcuts. I always try to use the GUI. |
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It's not like the functionality has been removed, and at least two people
have told you you can put the button on the QAT, which makes it just as readily accessible as it ever was. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Skypilot" wrote in message ... "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: FWIW, the Ctrl+U shortcut still works for underline. We were told that Underline was omitted from the mini-toolbar because "no one ever uses it." What this means is that no one *should* be using it. Underlining in typed material is meant to be a representation of italics in printed material or to add emphasis to monospaced, single-size type that in printed material would be boldfaced and/or made larger. Although there are certainly still uses for the underline (in mathematical sums, for example), it's not something you should be using that often. If you do need it often, either use the shortcut (much more efficient when typing, anyway) or add the command to your QAT. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Skypilot" wrote in message ... I understand the premise behind an adaptive set of tools that provides only the selections needed for a particular screen or action, however, the beta should include the ability to add or adjust those tools as necessary. Example: When I highlighted a sentence in Word 2007, I received a mini pop-up box that had a few selections, but did not include the underline feature. I had to hunt this option down which took more time than the old 2003 version that was always where I wanted it. I would have been nice to have that selection added to that mini pop-up box, or to allow the user to add that to the box. Or, the beta could have a mini AI that notices selections not included in the usual pop-up box and when located and executed, that selection would automatically be added. Although the beta screen looks more tidy, if the functionality is not easily accessable, available or expected, the product will become like the Tucker automobile. While more advanced, people were not willing to use it Provide the vision in a product that allows a clean compact working area, but allow the user to adapt and adjust as necessary to fit their needs. After all, the product is supposed to be made for the user, not the programmer. ---------------- This post is a suggestion for Microsoft, and Microsoft responds to the suggestions with the most votes. To vote for this suggestion, click the "I Agree" button in the message pane. If you do not see the button, follow this link to open the suggestion in the Microsoft Web-based Newsreader and then click "I Agree" in the message pane. http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...ord.pagelayout You must be kidding right??? Does this mean that my personal desires should not be considered because it doesn't follow proper sentence structure or edicate? It's a good thing that my shopping center doesn't eliminate things I would purchase just because a diet specialist claims it is not good for me. This sounds more like socialized software! P.S. I really dislike shortcuts. I always try to use the GUI. |
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Hi Suzanne,
It's not like the functionality has been removed, and at least two people have told you you can put the button on the QAT, which makes it just as readily accessible as it ever was. I think the exclamation may have been in reference to you're saying underlining should not be used... Cindy |
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