1	"As we step into the..." As we step into the 21^st Century we want our jobs done more efficiently and to produce better and faster results; and as we work toward this achievement Microsoft^®Corporation introduces Office XP.
2	Office XP ^® vs. Office 2000 ^®
3	Special Features New and Improved in Office XP ^®! Web Options Capability Reliability, Data Recovery, and Security Smart Tags Send for Review Mark Up Get Valuable Tools on the Web
4	Reliability, Data Recovery, and Security In the event of an error, Document Recovery gives you the option to automatically save your document, so you don't lose a moment's work.
5	"Document Recovery" Document Recovery Users have the option of saving their current files at the time an error occurs. As a result,users spend less time recreating their presentations.
6	"Auto Recover" Auto Recover Automatic recovery enables you to choose how often files are saved. If an error occurs, you can discard the recovered file, save it in place of the original, or keep it as a separate file.
7	"Application and Document Recovery" Application and Document Recovery This provides a safer method for shutting down any Office XP program if it is not responding. Users can choose to shut it down while initiating recovery. The user can also report the problem to Microsoft at the same time.
8	"Document Password Encryption" Document Password Encryption When users save their work, they are now offered the choice of setting a password on the document that protects the user’s data while allowing others to still view the presentation.
9	"Application Error Reporting" Application Error Reporting Office XP programs can automatically report errors directly to Microsoft or a corporate IT department. Error information can be used to correct problems and provide ways to work around the problem.
10	"Smart tags work by recognizing..." Smart tags work by recognizing certain types of text and then offering related functions and commands. The indicators are visible, but not intrusive, usually taking the form of a color dotted line under text. When users place the pointer over that text, the smart tag action button appears and they can click to see the available options.
11	Send for Review When a document or presentation is sent for review, the correct reviewing tools are automatically provided. When the presentation is sent back the users can merge the changes back into the document.
12	Markup Office XP users now can easily track the changes that are made to their presentations. The Markup feature allows users to track changes made to their presentations by using “call-outs” within the presentation (call-outs detail the substance of the change without obscuring the presentation or affecting its layout).
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15	Microsoft ^® WORD 2002 Unlock the power of your ideas—in less time. Intuitive tools in Microsoft Word version 2002 transform the way you create and share documents, providing the features and reliability you need to work smarter.
16	Accomplish More in Less Time Task panes help you find files and format content in fewer steps. Context-sensitive smart tags speed up access to relevant features, such as formatting options for pasted information. Use the Clipboard task pane to collect, preview, and paste up to 24 pieces of information into your documents. No more jumping back and forth to cut and paste between programs
17	Correct Text the Smart Way A new AutoCorrect smart tag lets you control how Word corrects text. Undo automatic corrections, prevent them from recurring, or access AutoCorrect options to tell Word exactly what to do.
18	Access Information on the Fly Smart tag actions allow you to link to information from Microsoft Outlook® for the Web—including contact information and stock symbols—without leaving your document.
19	Easily Consolidate Team Feedback New "mark-up balloons" identify each reviewer's changes or comments without obscuring the original document.
20	Teach Writing and Language Skills with Word 2002 The Outline view automatically interprets a document's organization based on its headings and presents the document as broken into heading level and topics. Different ideas are represented by the different levels of headings.
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22	Microsoft^®Excel 2002 Today's Excel spreadsheet isn't just for financial professionals. Microsoft Excel version 2002 offers intuitive tools that make it easy to access, connect, and analyze critical data—regardless of your profession.
23	Collect and Format Data the Easy Way The task pane helps you perform common tasks with fewer steps. Context-sensitive smart tags speed up access to relevant features, such as formatting options for pasted information.
24	Keep Errors in Check Excel instantly exposes potential errors that may affect the accuracy of your work. The new Error Checking smart tag allows you to fix or ignore an error, or access further Error Checking options.
25	Let Excel Do the Math Need to figure out a mortgage payment but don't know how to do the calculations? Use the Function Wizard to search a library of hundreds of predefined Excel functions.
26	Get Convenient Tool Tips with Just a Click Type a function in a cell, and Excel provides a convenient screen tip showing all the arguments for the function, in addition to a link to the function's Help menu entry.
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28	Microsoft PowerPoint^® PowerPoint 2002 transforms the way you create and share presentations,enabling you to communicate ideas smarter and faster—live or online.
29	Find the Tools you need, When you need them The task pane allows you to quickly preview slides and apply a variety of design templates and color and animation schemes. Multiple masters allow you to create distinct sections within the same presentation, or combine multiple presentations in one file.
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31	Visualize Your Outline Switch between outline and thumbnail views of your presentation while working on your slides
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36	New Additions to MS PowerPoint
37	Slide Design The Slide Design Task Pane gives users an easier way to discover their design options. These options include design templates, color schemes, and animation schemes-all easily previewed at the time a selection is made.
38	Animation Schemes Animation Schemes give users one-click access to professionally designed animations. Users can easily get a preview of each animation scheme and can cycle through various options until they find the animation they want.
39	Apply Automatic Layout (Smart Tag) This features automatically snaps content into placeholders when inserted or pasted into an already existing file. For example, when a user is working on a slide with the bulleted list layout applied and inserts a table, PowerPoint automatically changes the layout to the Text and Object layout so that the table and text are side by side.
40	Diagrams Microsoft has added many built-in diagrams (organization charts, pyramid, cycle, radial, and Venn diagrams). Benefits of these diagrams include the ability to execute in-place chart editing, smaller file sizes, and improved international text handling.
41	"Microsoft has given the user..." Microsoft has given the user the ability to alter an image any way they please. Compress Pictures Compress Pictures enables users to compress images within their PowerPoint files. The user designates whether one or all images in a file should be optimized. The images are then shrunken and compressed, but without losing picture quality. Image Rotation Provides users with the ability to flip and rotate all images in documents.
42	AutoFit (Smart Tag) PowerPoint now extends the AutoFit function so that as users type, the font Is automatically resized to fit the slide. Unlike PowerPoint 2000, there is no minimum font size for AutoFit.
43	Web-Based Collaboration on Presentations PowerPoint 2002 has added new features that allow you to work on your presentation over the web and improved many others to allow for easy access to your presentation. This feature allows you and your team members to collaborate on your presentation no matter where you are.
44	Compare and Merge PowerPoint now gives users the ability to merge together comments and revisions from multiple reviewers. The presentation owner can then accept and reject one or all revisions.
45	Markup The Markup feature allows users to track changes made to their presentations by using “call-outs” within the presentation (call-outs detail the substance of the change without obscuring the presentation or affecting its layout).
46	Revisions Task Pane This features enables users to easily identify the changes a reviewer has made to a presentation. Users can see a list of the changes made by a given reviewer or get a graphical representation of the changes via the gallery tab. The user will be given a drop-down menu to make it simple to apply or unapply changes the reviewer has made.
47	Presentation Broadcasting Presentation Broadcasting, which gives users the power to deliver a presentation over the Web, has a number of improvements for the presenter and the audience. The presenter can record all or part of an archived broadcast, improve stability during real-time presenting, and add media (audio and video) into their broadcast.
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49	Access Microsoft Access version 2002 helps novice database users and experienced programmers alike build powerful, customizable solutions that integrate easily with the Web. Whether you want to capture sales records or track inventory, whatever your needs, Access 2002 helps you work smarter.
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59	SQL Server SQL (Structured Query Language)Server provides agility to your data management and analysis, allowing your organization to adapt quickly and gracefully to derive competitive advantage in a fast-changing environment. From a data management and analysis perspective, it is critical to turn raw data into business intelligence and take full advantage of the opportunities presented by the Web.
60	"A complete database and data..." A complete database and data analysis package, SQL Server opens the door to the rapid development of a new generation of enterprise- class business applications. SQL Server is a fully Web-enabled database product, providing core support for Extensible Markup Language (XML) and the ability to query across the Internet.
61	New Additions for MS Access
62	Data Access Page Designer Data Access Page HTML Designer provides users with a variety of new and improved enhancements that enable users to design their Data Access Pages more effectively:
63	"Extended properties from both" Extended properties from both Microsoft Jet and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 databases. This means lookups are dropped, and label properties are appropriately set. Improved hyperlink handling. Making it easier to create pages that are linked together.
64	"Improved control sizing," Improved control sizing, so that users can see the actual size of the control while sizing, allowing better snap-to grid support Improved Auto Sum that now makes it easier than ever to create totals.
65	"Data outline that enables developers..." Data outline that enables developers to view and set properties on record set. New connection properties that make it simple to build applications that use the same connection string. This makes it easy to move applications from test to live.
66	Support for Access 2000 File Format Access version 2002 uses the Access 2000 file format for new databases. Access version 2002 and Access 2000 can use and modify the same Access 2000 database, enabling organizations to roll out Access version 2002 while maintaining capability with existing Access 2000 users and solutions.
67	Subforms Access improves scrolling, making it easier for users to work with subforms in Design view. Users can also open subforms in their own Design view window.
68	PivotTables and PivotCharts Views Users can perform data analysis and build rich PivotTable and PivotChart view solutions quickly and simply. Furthermore, users can save their PivotTable and PivotChart views as data Access Pages that can be viewed and manipulated by others via their browser.
69	Stored Procedure Designer When using an Access Data Project, users can create and modify simple SQL Server stored procedures (Action Procedures) using the Stored Procedure Designer. This enables users to create stored procedures without having to learn Transact SQL.
70	"This presentation was prepared by" This presentation was prepared by Jeremy Blakey and Tonia Al-Khattar of the STARS program (Student Technical Assistance Resource Staff). STARS assist university faculty and staff members with Microsoft Office Applications such as, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and FrontPage. STARS have begun implementing programs from Microsoft Office XP and are available for One-on-One sessions Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. “To reach for a STAR,” contact Diane Sesco or the Office of Lifelong Learning at ext. 5840.