[Simon Jones [MSDL]]

I do not work for Microsoft. I am an independent IT Consultant.

I advised you not to fight against the new UI because I've seen people get
upset that Office 2007 doesn't work the same way as previous versions. If you
accept that it is different you can learn how it works and then you'll find
it quicker and easier to create better looking documents.

Simon Jones

"Kentb" wrote:

"Fight against it?" I am certain you (Microsoft) have had many internal
meetings wrestling the issue of changing how your customers use tools and
achieve results; I suspect though that you have had more meetings on how to
handle objections than you have had on what customers need from a new product.

Most disturbing is your attitude. You are saying "don't fight it"... ie,
take it or leave it. Thank you for making that choice clear.


"Simon Jones [MSDL]" wrote:

No, there is no way of using menus and toolbars in the Office 2007
applications with the Ribbon UI.

If you take the time to learn it (a few hours with each application), the
Ribbon makes it easier and quicker to make good looking documents.
Productivity goes UP not down. The main thing to remember is not to fight
against it.

Simon Jones

"Kentb" wrote:

Is there a way to use the old toolbars under WORD or EXCEL 2007?
A couple of power users have told me they think there is a way, but HELP
says specifically that toolbars do not exist in 2007.

I also was just told by a MicroSoft employee that most of Microsoft is not
using Office 2007 because of the impact it has on productivity. Wow.. You
should really use it so you can better appreciate your customers' frustration.