How to Find Options on the Ribbon in Word 2007

Word 2007 is the latest word processing application from Microsoft Office. Word 2007 comes with several new features and a new look. The interface has changed considerably with navigation buttons now accessible via the Office ribbon logo, which is essentially the menu button at the top-left corner. In previous editions, you had to click on the "Tools" menu at the top bar and then select "Options" to change settings. As for Word 2007, the "Options" menu is accessible elsewhere.

Instructions

1. Launch Microsoft Word from the Start menu. Click on "All Programs" and then select "Microsoft Office." Click to launch "Microsoft Word 2007."

2. Click on the Office button at the top-left corner of the main window. This will open a new menu, also known as the ribbon.

3. Click on "Word Options" located at the bottom-right corner of the menu.

4. Configure Word 2007 by choosing the following group of options in the left pane: "Popular," "Display," "Proofing," "Save," "Advanced," "Customize," "Add-Ins," "Trust Center" and "Resources."

References

• TipsforWordProcessing.com: Configure Word's Options