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OpenXML Document Viewer Opens Office 2007 Files In Firefox
9:20PM Kevin Purdy | Windows/Linux (Firefox): Microsoft, through its open-source hosting site (yes, that really exists), has released a plug-in and extension set for Windows and Linux versions of Firefox that can open Office 2007 files natively. While there are certainly many work-arounds for those encountering the newer, won’t-open-in-older-Office-suite .DOCX files, including using Google tools, converting by email, and others, Linux users in particular may find using Firefox a lot more handy. Both flavors require installing a plug-in and then adding the Firefox extension, and may also require tweaking Firefox’s application settings. The OpenXML Document Viewer is a free download, works for Firefox on Windows and Linux. OpenXML Document Viewer[Codeplex via Digital Inspiration] More »
Search As You Type in the Office 2007 Ribbon
12:46AM Gina Trapani | Windows only: If you still have trouble getting to the functions you need in Office 2007’s Ribbon interface, give Microsoft’s new experimental Search Commands add-in a try. Search Commands adds a tab and search box to the ribbon that finds buttons as you type into it. After the jump, see a screenshot of Search Commands in action. More »
Minimise the Office 2007 Ribbon
10:18AM Gina Trapani | Whether you love or hate Microsoft Office 2007’s new ribbon interface, everyone can see that it’s pretty dang big. To maximise your workspace, you can minimise the ribbon—and the How-To Geek has the details. Just right-click on the ribbon and choose “Minimize the Ribbon.” Then to get to a button you need, hover over one of the ribbon tab names. Maximize Space by “Auto-Hiding” the Ribbon in Office 2007 [The How-To Geek] More »
