Microsoft Office 2007 Training, Resources and Additional Information

The following free resources will provide you with the tools you need to become familiar with Microsoft Office 2007 for Windows. Click on any of the blue links below to be directed to the appropriate section.

For resources pertaining to Microsoft Office 2008 for Macintosh, please click here.

Microsoft Training and Resources for Office 2007

Additional Office 2007 Training and Resource Options

Office 2007 Training Course Materials

Office 2007 Help

 

Microsoft Training and Resources for Office 2007:

  • Microsoft's "Get Started" Training Tab
    This downloadable "get started" training allows you to download a connection to the resources right into your program, so it's there when you need it. Once installed, it provides a "Get Started" tab within the application ribbon and includes video demonstrations to show you how the 2007 applications work, interactive tools to show you where the 2003 commands and buttons appear in the 2007 ribbon and free online training courses to help you get the most out of the 2007 programs quickly.
  • Interactive Command Reference Guides
    These interactive guides allow you to easily familiarize yourself with the new version of Office 2007. Select a command in an Office 2003 application and you will be presented with the steps taken to complete the same action in Office 2007 applications.  Run the guides from Microsoft's website, or download them to your own computer.
  • Mapping Workbooks
    Another resource from Microsoft to help you familiarize yourself with the Office 2007 Suite, these workbooks provide you with a list of all Office 2003 menu and toolbar commands and their locations in the 2007 Office system.  The first tab of each workbook provides tips for customizing, finding and printing the lists. 
    Note: These mapping workbooks are Microsoft Excel files, so you will need to have a version of Excel on your computer in order to view them.
  • Microsoft Office 2007 Help and How-to
    Access a plethora of Microsoft Office 2007 "help" and "how-to" items from this Microsoft page, including access to training, demos, webcasts, support and a searchable Help field.
  • Microsoft Office 2007 Solution Center
    This Microsoft page provides you with an abundance of Office 2007 support items, including installation/setup instructions, troubleshooting assistance, Office update information and transitioning to Office 2007 from earlier versions of Office.
  • Microsoft Office Online
    Click on any of the Microsoft Office 2007 products listed on the left to learn more about each application.
  • Office Open XML Format Information
    The Microsoft Office suite applications now use a new format as the default file format. Based on XML, this format uses the ZIP file container, which is compressed and up to 75% smaller than previous Office file formats. This Microsoft page will provide you with additional information pertaining to the new file format in Office 2007.

 

Additional Office 2007 Training and Resources Options:

  • SkillSoft Online Learning at the University of Iowa
    Online training, including courses and books for Office 2007 applications, are available at no charge to UI faculty, staff and students through a University partnership with SkillSoft.  Log into the application and do a search for the particular Office 2007 application you would like to learn more about (e.g., "Microsoft Word 2007" or "Microsoft Excel 2007").
  • Microsoft E-Learning for the University of Iowa
    Microsoft E-Learning provides training opportunities for Microsoft products, including Office 2007. You have the option to complete a course online, or offline through the use of an Offline Player. In order to access the Microsoft E-Learning site, go to the ITS Software Download Site, sign-in with your domain\Hawk ID and password as instructed, and click on Microsoft E-Learning.

 

Printable References, Guides and Training Materials:

 

Office 2007 Help:

Should you find you have Office 2007 concerns which are not covered on this page, please try one of the following options for further assistance:

  • Microsoft Office Help Menu
    From any Microsoft Office 2007 application, simply click on ( the Help button).