I may upgrade to Office 2007 from Office 2003. I have macros in Outlook and Excel, as well as an Access database in 2002(3) format so I can create MDE files. I have all the files backed up in another place. Is there anything else to watch out for? Will the macros be usable under 2007? I've seen references online to the Microsoft Office 2007 compatibility program which allows you to open files in the new format if you want to retain your Office 2003 install. If you're going to be doing testing of apps with Office 2007 will the compatibility program be enough or should you have the full blown version? Also, is it possible to retain Office 2003 and also install Office 2007? Thanks.

I've had a few users who experienced trouble with macros, but it hasn't been a serious issue. To help with this, we installed Excel and Word 2003 in addition to the 2007 install, but the user experienced more problems (can't remember the details) after that so we uninstalled the 2003 version. You definitely don't want to try and run two versions of Outlook. The Compatibility pack will allow you to open the new versions of the suite, but if I remember correctly, you can't create files in the new format. And, if you install it, you'll have to uninstall it before installing Office 2007. Life's more painless for the brainless.

Jennifer, Thanks for your response. Didn't know about having to uninstall the Compatibility Pack if you decide to install Office 2007.

you'll need more RAM if you want to run Office 07. even on fast machines it takes for ever to start up. pointless imo. i'm stil using office 97. Medion MIM 2080 Toshiba T2130CT Macintosh Performa 450 All working wonderfully.