Articles in Category: Microsoft Office

Office is Microsoft’s suite of applications including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access and more.

Is a Microsoft Office Subscription Worth It?

Before you dismiss it because it’s a subscription product, take a look and do the math. Microsoft Office 365 might be surprisingly affordable.

How to Move an Office 365 Subscription to Another Machine

The Microsoft Office 365 subscription model makes moving to a new machine very, very easy.

Getting Microsoft Office for Free, Sort of

Microsoft Office appears in every new install of Windows 10, but is it really “included”? Yes and no.

Can I Use Office 2003 with Windows 10?

Installing 14-year-old software on current operating systems is likely to create problems. Office 2003 and Windows 10 is one such match.

What’s a Good Free Alternative to Microsoft Office?

There are many, many alternatives to Microsoft Office. Whether or not they’ll work for you depends on your needs.

How Do I Repair Microsoft Office?

Occasionally, Microsoft Office programs can become damaged for a variety of reasons. Fortunately, you can repair Microsoft Office.

How do I make an Outlook PST file smaller?

The the Outlook PST file or Personal STorage file can easily grow to an extreme size. Here’s a 4-step plan to managing that size and getting it back under control.

Is Excel 2003 a Security Threat?

Running older versions of software invariably increases your risk of security issues. The practical questions are ‘by how much?’ and ‘how do I reduce risk?’.

Is OpenOffice a Viable Alternative to Microsoft Office?

Depending on how you use your word processing program, you may be able to find a good, free alternative to Word.

Is application-provided encryption secure?


Do I need all these Office 2007 updates if I also have Office 2010?

Even if you don’t use all the software on your computer, malware might! So it’s best to always accept updates when they are offered.

How do I save individual Outlook messages to a flash drive?

Copying messages out of Outlook is easy – as long as you’re willing to live with the restrictions that Outlook places on what you can do with those messages later.

Where is my Outlook “PST” file located?

Outlook’s PST or Personal STore is a single file that holds your email, contacts, and more. You can use Outlook itself to find the location of the file.





Why Do I Get Odd Characters instead of Quotes in My Documents?

The way characters are represented within computer documents and email isn’t always the same everywhere, and things often get misinterpreted.



How Do I Turn Off Automatic Formatting in Microsoft Word?

Microsoft Word tries to be helpful and format items based on what it thinks you’re doing. That’s handy, if it’s what you want. If not, it’s annoying.