Office software

  • 7.6 8.7

    Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional

    30 May 2007 6:28 PM

    For composing long PDF packages at an office that requires security and wants to use the new digital forms, Acrobat 8's got the goods, but it's overkill if you only seek to make short PDF files.

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  • 7.8 8

    Microsoft Office Outlook 2007

    15 Feb 2007 12:05 PM

    If you work with Microsoft Outlook on a daily basis, this upgrade can make scheduling simpler and e-mailing more interesting. Still, we wish Instant Search and e-mail rendering were better.

    Where to buy? $87 to $1,514 at 6 stores

  • 7.4 5.4

    Microsoft PowerPoint 2007

    13 Feb 2007 4:26 PM

    PowerPoint's new graphics features may make better-looking slide shows, but its new file format can require extra steps for sharing presentations.

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  • 7.8 5.1

    Microsoft Word 2007

    09 Feb 2007 4:12 PM

    If you're ready to let go of old habits from previous versions of Word and want to make sleeker-looking documents, Microsoft Word 2007 is worth the upgrade. However, less-expensive alternatives handle its core features without the clutter.

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  • 7.8 6.9

    Microsoft Office Standard 2007

    31 Jan 2007 1:31 PM

    Microsoft Office Standard 2007 is a worthy upgrade if you need to make sleeker-looking documents and presentations. But you stick to your current software if you don't feel that it lacks anything.

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  • 2.2

    Microsoft Excel 2007 RTM

    30 Nov 2006 2:32 PM

    Excel 2007's radical overhaul is attractive if you depend upon spreadsheets that can display data patterns visually with charts and conditional formatting. Plus, the new interface places formulas and other number-crunching tools within easy reach.

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  • 7.3

    Microsoft Office 2007 RTM

    30 Nov 2006 2:31 PM

    Microsoft is all set to ship Office 2007 to big businesses within the next month, and to the general public early next year. Here's what the radical changes have in store for users.

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  • 7

    Microsoft Word 2007 RTM

    30 Nov 2006 2:31 PM

    Word 2007's revamped interface and new file format are a big departure from earlier versions. These changes may demand big adjustments from users of Word 2003.

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  • 10

    Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 beta 2

    04 Oct 2006 10:23 AM

    Microsoft is spicing up PowerPoint with new templates, animation effects, and image editing tools.

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  • 7.5

    Microsoft Office 2007 beta 2 (technical refresh)

    28 Sep 2006 3:26 PM

    Microsoft's last round of updates before the final release of Office 2007 is packed with subtle interface adjustments and new ways to personalise the applications.

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