ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS:
At this point during the changeover from Office 2003 to 2007, it is recommended to continue posting PDF formatted files, or use only Office 2003 documentation within Blackboard Vista.

How to save MS Word documents as PDF files

You may continue to learn and use Office 2007 programs, but save all files in 2003 format.

How to Save Office 2007 documents as 2003

1. Open your 2007 document.

2. Click the Office Button at the top left corner of the interface. A menu will appear below it.

3. Hover your mouse over the Save As button. Options will appear on the right.

4. What these options look like will depend on what program you are using—Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. In all cases, select the option that contains the words: “97-2003 Document”

5. Name your document and click Save.

6. Now a Microsoft Office 2003 version of your document will be saved in the location you chose. (Your 2007 document will not be affected by this process.)

How to save 2007 documents as 2003

Word 2007 and 2003 Compatibility Pack

If you have Office 2000-2003 or XP installed on your computer, you can download the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and Powerpoint 2007 File Formats.

Office Compatibility Pack