Microsoft Word 2007 classic look and feel option - how?

Microsoft Word 2007 "classic" look and feel?

Microsoft Word 2007 is a diversion from any of its previous incarnations such that an experienced Word user must re-learn from the beginning the program's look and feel, and discard their x-years of experience with Word and forego any hope of immediate productivity with the program.

Microsoft appears to have made a decision to devalue x-number of experienced users of its former versions of Word.

A simple technical fix could be applied whereby (similar to the "classic view" from Windows 98 to Windows XP) could be written into a "patch" (software code) to apply a solution.

Microsoft may, if enough voices are offered, apply a solution to the effect of offering a "classic look" option. So, please forward your concerns (if any) toll-free to a Microsoft technical support line to voice your wishes.

Thank you.

A.K.


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It took me about 2 weeks to get completely used to the new interface (MS Excel) and take full advantage of it.

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It's impossible to get the classic look in Office 2007. But as drabsv said, most users find the ribbon interface very convenient once they get used to it.

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To date, the two replies have indicates more a willingness to accept and adapt to Microsoft rather than address the situation. Microsoft has driven this product's development, but they have driven users like me away their ranks. If one insists on improving on "good enough" at least leave a "good enough" option within.

"If you're gonna lead a horse to water, at least let the horse decide how to drink."

 
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I am willing to adapt to the situation because I am happy with it. I find the new interface a great step forward, a significant progress. Progress is change and one needs some efforts to change. I bet that in this particular case you would see your efforts paid off.



You mentioned that a user would have to "discard their x-years of experience". That is not the case, you only have the icons for commands visually situated in a different way, but the knowledge what you can do with those commands, when and how, remains relevant.
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Remaining on even keel with this:

I see no application of ergonomics in the corporate decision to force this interface upon users. Zero.

I object to the necessity to remove ones hands from the keyboard during typing to mouse whereas key commands could permit the user to continue.

 
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