Microsoft launches Office 2007 public beta

icrosoft has released a public beta of Office 2007, making the forthcoming productivity suite available to a broader group of testers.

The first release was limited to a group of about 10,000 customers and partners, and the final product is slated for release in early 2007.

The beta is available as a download to the general public, but will expire on 31 January 2007.

Office 2007's most visible new feature is a user interface that will change according to the task that a user is performing.

The interface replaces current menus and toolbars with a 'ribbon' that will change according to the task. It aims to better advertise features that are available as part of the products.
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