In many of the previous versions of Word, the changes have mostly been cosmetic. In version 2007, Word is still essentially the same program, but on the surface there have been some significant changes that in many cases have made it easier to use.
Ribbons and Tabs
Like the other programs in the Office package, Word has gotten a new, smarter look. The most obvious change is that the traditional Menu and Toolbars have been replaced by the new Ribbon. The Ribbon contains Ribbon. Tabs and every Tab contains buttons for the various functions that used to be located in the Menu and Toolbars. The Ribbon is far more visual and task-oriented; it constantly adapts to your current activity.
If you are used to working with Menus and Toolbars, the Ribbon will take some getting used to, but once that has happened you will start appreciating it. Previously, many functions required that you click your way deep into menus and dialog boxes. In the Ribbon, many settings and functions have been pulled out, so they are more accessible. However, there are also a few unfortunate examples of functions that have become more difficult to use. Especially when it comes to Styles, the Ribbon should probably have been revised before publication.
But the Ribbon is still new and the idea is good. Nobody can get everything right first time, not even Microsoft, so maybe the flaws will be fixed in time for the next version.
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