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Microsoft Word 2007

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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Microsoft Excel 2007 RTM

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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Microsoft Word 2007 RTM

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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Microsoft Word 2007 beta 2

Word 2007 serves up new choices for editing, protecting, and jazzing up documents with graphics-heavy layouts -- all within a dramatically new interface.

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BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

While much of the attention has turned to the BlackBerry Storm as of late, the Pearl Flip 8220 shouldn't be forgotten, as it's the first BlackBerry to sport a clamshell design.

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Why Word and Excel password protection isn't safe

A Microsoft encryption flaw renders the password feature in Word and Excel open to hacking. Weak password protection is sometimes worse than no password protection, as it gives the illusion that you are safe when you are not.

Protect your spreadsheets: Hackers attack Excel

Microsoft has issued a security advisory warning that attackers are targeting versions of its Office Excel with vulnerabilities.

Word, PowerPoint blocked by Office 2003 update

The latest service pack for Microsoft Office 2003 has made a range of older files inaccessible, including Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations, it emerged this week.

Adobe hopes Lightroom captures photo trends

Lightroom 2.0 is better at editing just a portion of an image and it plays more nicely with Photoshop. More broadly, it's designed for digital-era photography challenges.

Microsoft: Office 2003 SP3 advisory was a mistake

Microsoft has acknowledged it made a mistake over a security advisory it released concerning Office 2003.

How to share files between Office and iWork

Sharing between these two office suites is possible but clunky. Follow our guide to make sharing between Apple iWork and Microsoft Office easier.

Sharing files between Macs and Windows PCs

Can Windows PCs read Office for Mac docs? Are Office for Mac files (Word, Excel, and so on) directly readable by PCs, or do I need special software?

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

101 software tips, tweaks and tricks

Our insider secrets will help you master your PC and its most important applications.

100 tips to speed up your software

Do more faster with these amazingly useful shortcuts.

The best mobile processor is...

Today's notebooks come with a vast range of processors, but will they give you the best performance? Our comprehensive review benchmarks 19 of the latest mobile processors, giving you an insight into the best chips on the market.

Digital SLR buying guide

CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.

Wireless glossary

3G, GPRS, TransFlash, RS-MMC. Don't know what they mean? Check out our glossary of wireless terms.

Should I choose Palm or Windows Mobile?

There may be many more Windows Mobile devices than Palm OS ones these days, but there's still a choice to be made between the two when shopping for a new handheld.

iTunes: Just how random is random?

Think that song has appeared in your playlists just a few too many times? David Braue puts the randomness of Apple's song shuffling to the test -- and finds some surprising results.

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File Conversion Wizard for Word and Excel 1.11

Convert multiple file types into Word or Excel.

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Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats

Open, edit, and save files using the new file formats in 2007 versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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The File Watcher

Create notifications of changes made to specific Word or Excel documents.

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Free Word Excel Password Wizard

Recover lost files, and open passwords for Microsoft Word and Excel files.

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Office Convert Word Excel to Htm Html Converter Free 4.9

Convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, RTF, and TXT files into HTM format.

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