Microsoft Office 2007 - Word question

Hello - I currently have Microsoft Works installed on my computer, which includes Word 2002. I am looking at purchasing Microsoft Office 2007 (Home/Student version). Will I be able to leave the old version of Word on the computer when I install Office 2007, i.e., have access to both Word 2002 and Word 2007?

Although I anticipate migrating fully to Office 2007 in the future, I am concerned about the learning curve. In this case, I'd like to hold on to Word 2002 during the transition, so that I can maintain my Word "productivity" for work, classes, etc.

Thanks!

 

I believe you'll run into some compatibility issues between the two versions. I'd just make the change. The ONLY learning curve that's there is the Ribbon menu system, and I find it very intuitive and easy to use. Also, if you ever use Outlook, then you may want to consider Office 2007 Standard, as the Home/Student version bundles OneNote instead of Outlook. Outlook 2007 is definitely worth the money.

Technically you could keep Word 2002, but I wouldn't recommend it. Just make sure to Save As -> Word 97-2003 document, that way people with older versions will not need a compatibility pack to read the documents.

 

As ttupa says "Just make sure to Save As -> Word 97-2003 "

Backwards compatability!!

 

I've used office since office 97. The learning curve for office 2007 is about 10 minutes. The ribbon is MUCH easier, IMO, to use.

 

I absolutely agree, Millermagic.

 

Thanks all, for your reassurances. I tend to be a pessimist, so just trying to prepare for the worst-case scenario. Looks like I won't have to worry about that, though!

 

You're certainly welcome, but I don't think we were trying to reassure you so much as we were just giving you factual information.

 

If you're a student, see this: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=279001