Office 2007 Beta 2 available for test...

benjo plz. · 28 May 2006 at 16:41

J273 said:
So where can i get outlook on its own?

Is there a seperate link?

Nismo · 14 Jun 2006 at 12:53

Can I just confirm 100% that if you install the beta on a system with Office 2003 on it, that it will install alongside it and not overwrite it? (providing you dont choose to upgrade).

Edit - NM, sorted it.

Hudzy · 14 Jun 2006 at 15:33

Have to admit, I really like the new design. Took a while to get used to but I do prefer it now. I'll be using it for a while I think.

manveruppd · 18 Jun 2006 at 16:22

ballistic said:
they finally sorted out that utterly useless interface, still crap though

What's changed? I've been using '07 Beta 1 and I found the new interface was a major adjustment problem for me. In fact there's features in Word 07 that I STILL haven't found!

It's prettier, but it's not worth my time having to relearn in which sub-sub-sub-menu each function/option is hidden, and the keyboard shortcuts to get there quickly. And I'm concerned about its claims that the '07 .doc format isn't backwards compatible like '03, XP and 2k were. Haven't had any problems yet opening my documents on the university's computers (where they're using XP), but I think I'll be reverting to '03 nonetheless.

Oracle · 18 Jun 2006 at 16:47

Anyone got the direct link for dl'ing it!?

I went through the process, the last web page gave the activation keys, then i chose continue and the window shut!

I've got an email, but it just reads the same as the last web page.....activation keys, etc

Confused.com

mrk · 18 Jun 2006 at 17:20

Lmao! the last page where it shows the key in a table, if you click the name of the office 2007 beta package (its blue) it's a direct dl link..

btw all 2007 office beta2 use the same key, it expires early 2007.

I really like the new interface, bit confusing at first but it's nice, I like the dynamic fade in floating toolbars though!

http://www.fixit-4u.net/mrk/root/temp/2007.JPG

Oracle · 18 Jun 2006 at 17:42

mrk said:
Lmao! the last page where it shows the key in a table, if you click the name of the office 2007 beta package (its blue) it's a direct dl link..

Teehee, worked that out! Thanks

Newb! :rolleyes:

Duke · 18 Jun 2006 at 17:59

Downloading now.. only 5 mins /hugs 10mbit

Vai · 18 Jun 2006 at 19:34

The new interface is great, don't know why they havn't used it in Outlook though. It is much easier to use & find different features than with the old File, Edit, Tools style menu.

gary996 · 19 Jun 2006 at 05:37

I have 2003. Is it worth upgrading when its finally released

benjo plz. · 19 Jun 2006 at 12:14

gary996 said:
I have 2003. Is it worth upgrading when its finally released

Maybe. The Beta 2 and the final product will be different though so it will be case of waiting and seeing.

manveruppd · 19 Jun 2006 at 12:21

Nismo said:
Can I just confirm 100% that if you install the beta on a system with Office 2003 on it, that it will install alongside it and not overwrite it? (providing you dont choose to upgrade).

Be warned, if you install 07 last it sets itself as the default application for everything

Phnom_Penh said:
You can get Outlook on its own, and it doesn't need a serial.

When I tried that it didn't let me install it... said I must have the rest of Office installed before installing Outlook.

Av8 · 21 Jun 2006 at 22:17

Hi

In the new version of outlook in office '07, if you look at the email spam rules.
Is there an option to delete the email from the server, without downloading? :confused:

Cheers,

Av8

tolien · 21 Jun 2006 at 22:26

Yup.

Tools -> Options -> Junk E-Mail -> Permanently delete suspected junk e-mail instead of moving it to the Junk E-mail folder.