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[JakeB]

In Word 2010, do you think I'll be able to copy text AND GRAPHICS elements from a web page and have the graphics actually transfer over?
Apple's Pages program can do this; Word 2008 (the Mac version) can't.

[buitre]

I really hope the Mac version doesn´t include the toolbar as shown in these pictures.
I much prefer the floating palette in the 2008 version over the cluttered toolbar in these pictures.
I also prefer the page thumbnails in iWork09.
I just don´t see myself upgrading my Office 2008 suite if the UI is as bad as this.

[dfschmid]

The new interface implemented in the 2007 release, and the changes in 2010 are pretty disappointing.

Here at work, we decided to continue using Office 2003 indefinitely. The expense, and the additional time required for users to relearn the entire office suite did not justify the upgrade.

I'm not against implementing new user interfaces. But no user, not even an expert should have to spend a couple months to FIND all the commands and features they used in earlier versions.

The new interface is simply not natural. So formatting and completing tasks takes substantially more time.

For example, take a look at the AutoFilter tool in Excel. Although one has more options to filter data, it requires several more clicks to filter data. The result? More user interface friction.

I would have liked Microsoft to have focussed instead on improving the suite applications instead of investing so much time in revamping the interface.

For example, in Microsoft Word, it would have been very helpful to place each "Section" in its own tab, in a manner similar to having multiple worksheets in Excel. This would help a user clearly see what sections are in the document, and help the user manage and re-format those sections.

[Undefined]

Microsoft should definately make a different desktop icon for office 2010 because the current ones are ugly when compared to the Mac version.

[cpd91]

Why does everything written about Microsoft turn into an "apple is better" pissing contest. If you like Apple's office suite better, then go ahead and buy a mac. There's no need to bash Microsoft's product, unless you're looking to "fit in" or get some validation from the other Mac fanboys.

dfschmid- I agree with you. Many businesses have kept 2003, and will most likely continue to do so. However, with 2007 on my new laptop I have not run into as many problems as I thought I would. Yes, some things do take time to find, but overall I found it a fairly easy adjustment.

[zpatch]

I see many people here stayed on Office 2003. The best thing about Office 2007 is the much, much smaller file sizes. The drag: having to Save As Office 2003 format for those who hadn't upgraded.

[Bones820]

The solution is so simple: provide a classic interface!

How hard is that?

It is a shame a third party vendor has to create one.

Even Bill Gates asked where it was.

I have used 2007 for over a year and still find it aggravating.

There are a lot of people who have used office for over ten years and still has trouble and absolutely hates it.

But instead of complaining, I just moved on to open-office at home and grind it out at work.

(Just happy to still have a job and work for the same company for over twelve years.)

On the other hand, there are features that I like w/ 2007; but still, why ignore a customer when it would probably take only a couple of weeks to provide a classic interface?

It's still a mystery to me.

[Didos007]

You can forget about a classic interface making a come back. Microsoft has never listened to their own users ever!

You will bend to their will or else!

They have implemented change just for the sake of change; there is no advance in their software since office 2000.

I still enjoy my free edition of ssuite office I found here at pcworld, all classic menus, no .net or java, and very stable to run. There are so many other free office suites, Microsoft will learn the hard way that the customer is always right!

[aweysham]

I do not like 2007 after spending several hundred dollars. What a waste. Should have stayed with 03'. I am not about to upgrade to 2010 and have to start learning all over again. No way. when 07' is outdated I'll switch to Open Office. I would love a classical interface too.

[Didos007]

I agree with aweysham, those ribbons are the worst.

[VHMP01]

I don’t get the bad comments, I am using Office 07 and in that same package the application that I feel is very old looking and not so intuitive usage is Outlook. Same application that had not modernize to the new ribbon. In Word, Excel and Power Point I am totally happy and most people I relate to at work, after getting use to it, simply just work much faster. Using Office 03 (or any ‘Icons Menu’ type of application) is now like stone age.

AutoCAD also change to the Ribbon and work is much faster with it. The only good thing I see better than MS Office, is that in AutoCAD you have an option to just click and get old Menus, which helps through the process of learning new ways.

[wildman279]

I don't see what all of the fuss is about the new UI. Some of you people see something new and immediately think that is horrible. I was a little skeptical about the ribbon stuff when I first got MSO 07, but I've found out that it actually makes many things substantially easier. And for amy of you who are complaining about not being able to find anything, just search the help for the command you want, it's actually pretty good. Give stuff a good try before you go slamming it.

[VHMP01]

MS also released some interactive guides to help users with learning curve since Office 2007 came out, which came in handy for people at work.

Excel:
http://office.micros...=HA101491511033

Power Point:
http://office.micros...=HA101490761033

Word:
http://office.micros...=HA100744321033