2011-06-28, 04:43 PM
I've been using Microsoft Office 2003 for... some time. I'm pretty accustomed to it though I'm still constantly learning. I recently downloaded an xlsx spreadsheet that I had to convert into an xls and upon doing so I noticed some features that aren't available (to my knowledge) in 2003 such as the ability to make dynamic checkmark boxes on the spreadsheet. I was pretty impressed, though that's not the point.
I was wondering anyone here has any experience with later versions of Office and if they are worth the trouble. More specifically, I want to know what sort of features Excel and Word have improved upon, as those are the two programs I use most. It often seems to me that Microsoft programs have one really good version and the rest are crap, which is why I've stuck to 2003. But if there's anything really noteworthy that will make my life easier with either of those programs--and nothing of importance removed--then I may considering upgrading.
Also, I'm running on XP so if there would be a conflict with 2007 or later it would be nice to know that too.
I was wondering anyone here has any experience with later versions of Office and if they are worth the trouble. More specifically, I want to know what sort of features Excel and Word have improved upon, as those are the two programs I use most. It often seems to me that Microsoft programs have one really good version and the rest are crap, which is why I've stuck to 2003. But if there's anything really noteworthy that will make my life easier with either of those programs--and nothing of importance removed--then I may considering upgrading.
Also, I'm running on XP so if there would be a conflict with 2007 or later it would be nice to know that too.