Web-Based Help
Microsoft does a fine job of keeping you updated about what’s happening in the world of Office for the Mac. The Microsoft Office for the Mac Web site (called Mactopia) contains online tutorials, instructional articles, software updates and bug fixes, and, when all else fails, a gateway to Microsoft’s technical support department.
To go directly to Microsoft’s Mac Web site, choose Help → Visit the Product Website. Office launches your Web browser and displays the Office 2008 for Mac product page where all kinds of goodies await, like an online tour and email newsletter sign-up.
The links at the top of the Office 2008 page are the important ones for folks looking to learn more about the program.
The Products link takes you to a page giving an Office 2008 overview with links to the individual programs. It’s a great place to start if you’re updating from an earlier version of Office.
Downloads is a page listing the newest and most popular Mac downloads for Microsoft products. Come here for Office software updates if you’re not using AutoUpdate (see the box on page xxxi). You’ll also find a link to find out more about AutoUpdate.
Help and How-to opens a gem of a page that includes how-to articles, top support issues, popular discussions in the forums—and a link to the forums page where you can interact with other Office fans and Office experts. You’ll also find links to the IT Professionals pages and, at the bottom, a Get Technical Support link where you can search Microsoft’s ...
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