Course 4697: Introduction to the New Microsoft® Office Fluent? User Interface

Product Overview Several applications in the latest version of Microsoft Office feature a new user interface, making the most frequently-used commands just a single click away. This online course explains how the different elements of this interface are organized and how to use them to accomplish your everyday tasks. Not only will the course provide training on how to use the commands on the user interface, but also it will explain how to customize the user interface with the Quick Access Toolbar. For context-sensitive commands, which pertain directly to the task you are doing at the time, you will become familiar with using the live-preview galleries and the new Mini toolbar. Get up to speed quickly with the 2007 Microsoft Office system by completing this short online course. This course is 1 hour long.

Objectives:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

Explain how different elements are organized in the new interface.
Use the features provided by the Ribbon.
Work with galleries.
Work with the Quick Access Toolbar, Mini toolbar, and new items on the status bar.

System Requirements:
Pentium II 400 MHz;
256MB RAM;
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher;
256k connection (broadband recommended);
Windows XP, 2000 or higher;
Flash Player 7.0 or higher;
Speakers and soundcard.

Subscription: 1 year

Features Module Introduction

Navigation Overview

Introduction to the New Microsoft® Office Fluent™ User Interface
Module Introduction

Exploring the New Office Fluent User Interface
Lesson Introduction
The Elements of the New Office Fluent User Interface
How to Find Commands in the New Office Fluent User Interface
Self Test

Using the Ribbon
Lesson Introduction
Microsoft Office Button
How to Modify Application Settings
How to Use the Tabs
What Are Contextual Tabs?
Self Test

Working with Galleries
Lesson Introduction
How to Use Galleries
How to Customize Galleries
Self Test

Working with Quick Access Toolbar, Mini Toolbar, and New Items on the Status Bar
Lesson Introduction
How to Customize the Quick Access Toolbar
How to Use the Mini Toolbar
How to Use the New Items on the Status Bar
Self Test
Module Summary