How can I change back to File,edit,view,tools etc

I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the
'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File. edit,
view, tools etc.

Not without some 3rd party help - 2007 does not provide what might be
referred to as the "classic" interface. This quote from Herb Tyson to a
recent similar inquiry should help:

Given what you want, I have the PERFECT program to recommend. It's called
Word 2003. ;-)

However, if you're stuck with Word 2007, there are several "solutions" that
provide a classic Word interface for Word 2007. If you google the following
terms, you'll find some helpful matches:

word 2007 classic menus

HTH |:)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac


On 8/4/07 11:24 AM, in article
, "movette"
wrote:

I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the
'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File. edit,
view, tools etc.

"movette" wrote in message
...
I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the
'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File. edit,
view, tools etc.



You can add your frequently-used commands to the Quick Access Toolbar.
Otherwise it's just a matter of a learning curve.....like any new
application.

Thanks
I guess I will stick with what I have NOT OFFICE 2007.
That was a pretty easy choice. I need to make progress with the tools I use
and not spend time trying to find where things are/were.
Bob

"CyberTaz" wrote:

Not without some 3rd party help - 2007 does not provide what might be
referred to as the "classic" interface. This quote from Herb Tyson to a
recent similar inquiry should help:

Given what you want, I have the PERFECT program to recommend. It's called
Word 2003. ;-)

However, if you're stuck with Word 2007, there are several "solutions" that
provide a classic Word interface for Word 2007. If you google the following
terms, you'll find some helpful matches:

word 2007 classic menus

HTH |:)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac


On 8/4/07 11:24 AM, in article
, "movette"
wrote:

I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the
'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File. edit,
view, tools etc.

I will have to agree, Some Dumb**ck from Microsoft (Just out of UNI I bet)
came up with this idea. Sure I don’t mind change, but would have liked the
option to have a transitional period. Not the ‘here you go guys, like it or
lump it’ type of attitude (seems that this is becoming the common standard
from Microsoft)

Very unhappy, will be looking for something else non Microsoft in the future.


"Gordon" wrote:

"movette" wrote in message
...
I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the
'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File. edit,
view, tools etc.



You can add your frequently-used commands to the Quick Access Toolbar.
Otherwise it's just a matter of a learning curve.....like any new
application.

See http://pschmid.net/office2007/ribbon...izer/index.php.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


"****ed" wrote in message
...
I will have to agree, Some Dumb**ck from Microsoft (Just out of UNI I bet)
came up with this idea. Sure I don't mind change, but would have liked
the
option to have a transitional period. Not the 'here you go guys, like it
or
lump it' type of attitude (seems that this is becoming the common standard
from Microsoft)

Very unhappy, will be looking for something else non Microsoft in the
future.


"Gordon" wrote:

"movette" wrote in message
...
I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the
'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File.
edit,
view, tools etc.



You can add your frequently-used commands to the Quick Access Toolbar.
Otherwise it's just a matter of a learning curve.....like any new
application.

And please note, ****ed, that the Ribbon Customizer was designed by a recent
university graduate. The Ribbon was designed by veteran Microsoft developers
based on feedback from Word users. If you opted not to provide such feedback
(through the CEIP program), then you missed your chance to contribute.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"Stefan Blom" wrote in message
...
See http://pschmid.net/office2007/ribbon...izer/index.php.

--
Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


"****ed" wrote in message
...
I will have to agree, Some Dumb**ck from Microsoft (Just out of UNI I bet)
came up with this idea. Sure I don't mind change, but would have liked
the
option to have a transitional period. Not the 'here you go guys, like it
or
lump it' type of attitude (seems that this is becoming the common
standard
from Microsoft)

Very unhappy, will be looking for something else non Microsoft in the
future.


"Gordon" wrote:

"movette" wrote in message
...
I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the
'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File.
edit,
view, tools etc.



You can add your frequently-used commands to the Quick Access Toolbar.
Otherwise it's just a matter of a learning curve.....like any new
application.

THIS IS CALLED "PROGRESS" I think.
Excuse the caps, but I get a little irritated when someone thinks that
Microsoft (or any company) works exclusively for him/her.

John



"****ed" wrote in message
...
I will have to agree, Some Dumb**ck from Microsoft (Just out of UNI I bet)
came up with this idea. Sure I don't mind change, but would have liked
the
option to have a transitional period. Not the 'here you go guys, like it
or
lump it' type of attitude (seems that this is becoming the common standard
from Microsoft)

Very unhappy, will be looking for something else non Microsoft in the
future.


"Gordon" wrote:

"movette" wrote in message
...
I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the
'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File.
edit,
view, tools etc.



You can add your frequently-used commands to the Quick Access Toolbar.
Otherwise it's just a matter of a learning curve.....like any new
application.

What is Gates thinking changing the interface I have used for the last 15
years!!!! HOW TOTALLY RUDE of Microsoft to stick this to me and all of us!!!
Then to top it off I have to go and pay some third party $15 to $20 bucks
to provide me with a usable interface????

What a crock Bill!!! Thanks for nothing

What a stupid reply!!! Customers saying they hate it and all you can say is
:just a learning curve" Way to **** off everyone!!!

"Gordon" wrote:

"movette" wrote in message
...
I have Office 2007 and HATE the layout of commands. Can I get back the
'banner' in WORD, that has pull down menus and headings like File. edit,
view, tools etc.



You can add your frequently-used commands to the Quick Access Toolbar.
Otherwise it's just a matter of a learning curve.....like any new
application.