Office 2007 add-on adds back classic menus

Iria · Apr 12, 2007, 03:35 PM

Source: ComputerWorld
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April 11, 2007 (Computerworld) -- A Chinese developer is turning back the clock with an add-on to Microsoft Corp.'s Office 2007 that returns traditional menus to the suite's applications.

Addintools in Hai Nan, China, sells Classic Menu for Office 2007 as an add-on for users leery of Microsoft's new interface and its "Ribbon." The Ribbon, a major departure from earlier Office application interfaces, groups commands by tasks rather than by hierarchical menus. When the new look was unveiled more than a year ago, many users balked at the idea of walking away from long-learned habits.

shadowfield · Apr 12, 2007, 04:30 PM

I've been using the trial for office 2007 and i absolutly love the new ribbon interface. I dont see why anyone would want to switch to the classic menues.

Chaos · Apr 12, 2007, 06:07 PM

its all about familiarity, if they know where to look for things it sure makes life easier

Vampyromaniac · Apr 13, 2007, 12:38 AM

Can anyone tell me why the hell they call it a ribbon?

Apr 12, 2007, 03:35 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Office 2007 add-on adds back classic menus Source: ComputerWorld _________ April 11, 2007 (Computerworld) -- A Chinese developer is turning back the clock with an add-on to Microsoft Corp.'s Office 2007 that returns traditional menus to the suite's applications. Addintools in Hai Nan, China, sells Classic Menu for Office 2007 as an add-on for users leery of Microsoft's new interface and its "Ribbon." The Ribbon, a major departure from earlier Office application interfaces, groups commands by tasks rather than by hierarchical menus. When the new look was unveiled more than a year ago, many users balked at the idea of walking away from long-learned habits.

Apr 12, 2007, 06:07 PM	#3
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	its all about familiarity, if they know where to look for things it sure makes life easier __________________

Apr 13, 2007, 12:38 AM	#4
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Apr 12, 2007, 04:30 PM	#2
shadowfield DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 117 Rep Power: 0	I've been using the trial for office 2007 and i absolutly love the new ribbon interface. I dont see why anyone would want to switch to the classic menues.