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Planning For Microsoft Office 2007

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The document outlines Microsoft Office 2007 planning at the University of Guelph, discussing reasons for planning, timeline, licensing changes, changes to the Office suite, potential support issues, and next steps. Key points include Office 2007's coinciding release with Vista in November 2006, changes to the interface with ribbons replacing menus, new file formats, potential compatibility and collaboration issues, and seeking early user feedback to inform recommendations.

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Planning for Microsoft Office 2007 ITSIG Presentation, November 22, 2006
Why Do We Need a Plan? Its coming, we want to be ready Licensing changes Substantial changes to the interface Potential support issues Proactive planning ensures your feedback is considered
When Is Office 2007 Coming Coincides with MS Vista release November 30 corporate release January 30 release to general public On campus license changes will vary Not tied to Vista will run on XP SP2
U of G Office 2007 Licensing MS Campus Agreement Will remain as Office 2003 for now Can choose when to move to 2007 MS Student Select Currently on hold until corporate release new license and old media with downgrade rights Academic Select other MS apps Minor price reductions Licenses discontinued (XP, Server 2003)
Changes to the Office Suite New interface Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook Home tab Office Button access to file menu Ribbon replaces menu and task bar New and improved functionality New functions lost if files opened in older versions of Office suite
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Changes to the Office Suite New file format Default is MS "Open XML" format (.docx) Save to older file format (.doc) Some newer features may be lost Can import older files to new format Some functionality lost Reduced file size, better data recovery, reduced file corruption
Potential Support Issues Licensing changes Old version, new licenses New interface and file format compatibility, collaboration, consistency Training requirements Activation Grace period of 25 uses Reduced functionality after grace period without activation
Your Input Matters Become an early adopter We can provide licenses Provide input on your experience Compatibility issues Potential support issues Your feedback will help direct recommendations to the community
Next Steps Dates TBD CCS/IT Admins as early adopters Train CCS Help Services staff Gather feedback on issues, etc. Recommend a date for campus migration - Spring 2007 or later? Lab upgrade decisions Change MS Campus Agreement license to 2007

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Planning For Microsoft Office 2007

  • 1. Planning for Microsoft Office 2007 ITSIG Presentation, November 22, 2006
  • 2. Why Do We Need a Plan? Its coming, we want to be ready Licensing changes Substantial changes to the interface Potential support issues Proactive planning ensures your feedback is considered
  • 3. When Is Office 2007 Coming Coincides with MS Vista release November 30 corporate release January 30 release to general public On campus license changes will vary Not tied to Vista will run on XP SP2
  • 4. U of G Office 2007 Licensing MS Campus Agreement Will remain as Office 2003 for now Can choose when to move to 2007 MS Student Select Currently on hold until corporate release new license and old media with downgrade rights Academic Select other MS apps Minor price reductions Licenses discontinued (XP, Server 2003)
  • 5. Changes to the Office Suite New interface Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook Home tab Office Button access to file menu Ribbon replaces menu and task bar New and improved functionality New functions lost if files opened in older versions of Office suite
  • 6. 油
  • 7. Changes to the Office Suite New file format Default is MS "Open XML" format (.docx) Save to older file format (.doc) Some newer features may be lost Can import older files to new format Some functionality lost Reduced file size, better data recovery, reduced file corruption
  • 8. Potential Support Issues Licensing changes Old version, new licenses New interface and file format compatibility, collaboration, consistency Training requirements Activation Grace period of 25 uses Reduced functionality after grace period without activation
  • 9. Your Input Matters Become an early adopter We can provide licenses Provide input on your experience Compatibility issues Potential support issues Your feedback will help direct recommendations to the community
  • 10. Next Steps Dates TBD CCS/IT Admins as early adopters Train CCS Help Services staff Gather feedback on issues, etc. Recommend a date for campus migration - Spring 2007 or later? Lab upgrade decisions Change MS Campus Agreement license to 2007