Key Points

  • Word, Excel, and PowerPoint share many of the same features and commands, so you don’t need to have a whole new set of skills for each program.

  • You can save Office files in the new Office XML File Formats, as well as other formats that are compatible with older program versions. Files saved in the Office XML File Formats can be opened in Office 2008 programs on a Macintosh computer or in Office 2007 programs on a Windows computer.

  • To simplify the process of working with a lot of content or with several Office files, you can display and arrange multiple windows on the computer screen.

  • The Find and Replace features make it simple to quickly locate or change text or formatting in a document, workbook, or presentation.

  • You can quickly print ...

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