Can I make my toolbars on Word 2007 look like the older versions??

Question

I was able to customize the quick access toolbar with some of my favorite shortcuts, so you can do that at least . . .

Answer 1

Word 2007 can't do this but there is an add-on program you can purchase for about $30 for Office 2007 or $16 for Word. Here is the info. http://www.addintools.com/

Answer 2

Unlike the upgrade from Windows 98 and 2000 to XP, there is no option in Office 2007 to revert to the "classic" view. Many would welcome it if there were. I suspect MS really wants to push people into the new paradigm, "ribbons" instead of old-fashioned "toolbars".

There are some third-party solutions I've seen, but I haven't tested any of them and they generally charge. You can google "office 2007 classic look" and see some of the links.

Answer 3

Haven't worked too much in 2007 yet - but I did see where you can "hide" the ribbon temporarily, and by clicking on the Microsoft button (upper left corner) you get many of the same File menu options. I'm sure these links will help you. Happy learning.

Get Started with Office 2007
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/getstarted/FX101923361033.aspx

Basic Training for Office 2007
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/getstarted/FX101923361033.aspx

Up to Speed with Word 2007 – Microsoft Assistance
http://office.microsoft.com/training/training.aspx?AssetID=RC100664431033&pid=CR100654561033

Word 2007 – How to
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word/FX100649251033.aspx

Word 2007 Autocorrect
http://wordprocessing.about.com/od/microsoftword2007/qt/autocorrect07.htm

Word 2007 Tips and Tricks
http://wordprocessing.about.com/od/microsoftword2007/Microsoft_Word_2007_Tips_Tricks_and_Tutorials.htm

Word 2007 Tutorial
http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2007/Word/index.asp

Word 2007 – online courses from Microsoft
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/CR100654561033.aspx

Answer 4

I dont know, but know what u talking about, the new toolbars is very frustrating, I also wish I can get the good old ones back. Microsoft got this knack to get me angry at them