Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Office 2007

How do I install Office 2007 on university-owned computers?

1. Department Software Contacts should purchase the required licenses.
2. ITSS staff (Desktop Support) can install Office 2007. Submit a Help Desk Ticket 7-2222 to request installation of application.
3. If the free evaluation version of Office 2007 was installed on your computer, it must be removed (uninstalled) before installing the licensed version.

What is the difference between Office 2007 and Windows Vista?

• Windows Vista is the operating system used to run programs on your computer. Operating systems commonly used at NDSU include Windows XP, Macintosh OS X and Linux. The purchase of Windows Vista does not include Office 2007. Windows Vista is not currently supported by ITS.
• Office 2007 is a suite of programs -- Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access -- commonly used for business and academic tasks. The purchase of Office 2007 does not include Windows Vista.
• Office 2007 will run on Windows XP or Windows Vista operating systems.

How is Office 2007 different from Office 2003?

• Please see the Office 2007 File Compatibility and File Format page for additional information on Office 2007 and earlier versions of Office.
• Office 2007 has a different "feel" from Office 2003, but most users seem to like the new interface and features.
• Users who are concerned about using the new version of Office will find the Help menus in Office 2007 useful — they  show how tasks were done in Office 2003, and how the same tasks are done in Office 2007.
• For more information see the list of tutorials and learning resources for Office 2007.

Can I have multiple versions of Office installed on my PC at the same time?

• ITSS discourages running multiple versions of the same software on the same PC. Not only does this take extra disk space, but compatibility problems can arise.
• Users who have downloaded/installed the evaluation version of Office 2007 will need to remove it before installing the licensed version.

Do I need the Office 2007 Compatibility Pack?

• The Office 2007 Compatibility Pack is not needed once Office 2007 is installed. The Compatibility Pack is only required for users of Office 2003 who wish to open and edit documents in the new file format used by Office 2007.
• Please see the Office 2007 File Compatibility and File Format page for additional information on Office 2007 and earlier versions of Office.

Are there compatibility issues between files created in Office 2007 and files created in Office 2003?

• There are some considerations regarding compatibility between Office 2007 and earlier versions of Office. More information is available on the Office 2007 File Compatibility and File Format page Office2007

Can I create Acobat/PDF files using Office 2007?

• Office 2007 users who wish to create PDFs directly from Office 2007 applications can download a free plug-in that allows them to “Save as” PDF file. Click here to download the plug-in from Microsoft.
• Users of Acrobat Standard and Professional will no longer have the toolbar buttons to create PDFs, but they can still choose “Adobe PDF” or "Adobe Acrobat" as a "printer" (under printing options) to create an Acrobat document.
• Please see the PDF File Creation in Office 2007 page for additional information.

Who can help me if I have problems with Office 2007?

• Please contact the Help Desk if you have difficulties with installing or using Office 2007 at 777-2222.

How can I learn to use Office 2007?

• Please see the list of tutorials and learning resources regarding Office 2007.