How to Use Microsoft Word 2007: Everything You Need to Know

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A beginner’s guide to installing, editing, and formatting in Word 2007
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If you still have a copy of Word 2007 and are wondering if you can use it on your PC, we have good news–while Microsoft Word 2007 is no longer officially supported by Microsoft, it's still possible to use the software to create and edit Word .doc and .docx files. This wikihow guide will teach you how to install Microsoft Word 2007 and create, save, and print your first document.

Using Word 2007 in 2025: What to Know

You can still use MS Word 2007, but Microsoft no longer supports it and doesn't receive updates. To install Word 2007, you'll need an Office 2007 CD or DVD or an ISO image of the disc. You'll also need a 25-digit product key to register the software.

Section 1 of 6:

Can you still use Word 2007?

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  1. You can still install and use Microsoft Word 2007 despite its age. Even though Word 2007 is quite old, it's still possible to install and use it on your computer if you can find the software. Microsoft no longer supports Word 2007, which means it doesn't receive any feature or security updates. If possible, it's best to use a more modern version of Microsoft Word, such as Microsoft 365. [1]
    • Because Word 2007 has been retired by Microsoft, you'll probably run into compatibility issues when opening Word DOCX files. Some features from more modern versions of Microsoft Word are not supported in Word 2007. [2]
    • If you don't want to pay for a more modern version of Microsoft Word, you can use a pared-down version of Word for free in your web browser.
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Section 2 of 6:

How to Install Word 2007

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  1. 1
    Get a copy of Word 2007. Word 2007 is a part of Microsoft Office, so you'll need a Microsoft Office 2007 CD or DVD. If you don't already have an installation disc, you can usually find copies for sale on websites like eBay, Amazon , and other online marketplaces. Before purchasing, make sure the software comes with a valid product key–you will need a product key to register and use Microsoft Word 2007. [3]
    • Always read a seller's reviews before making a purchase.
    • Don't be tempted to buy a product key separately from the software, as these product keys are often stolen and may not work. [4]
  2. 2
    Insert the installation CD or DVD. If you have an optical drive, insert the Microsoft Office 2007 installation disc. The setup wizard should start automatically, but if it doesn't, open File Explorer , select your DVD drive under "This PC", and double-click the file called SETUP.EXE . [5]
    • If you don't have a DVD-ROM drive, you have a few options:
      • The easiest option is to buy an external USB DVD-ROM drive . You can get one in the $20 range from most electronics retailers.
      • If you have a friend who has a computer with a DVD-ROM drive, you can use their computer to create an ISO image of the installation DVD or CD. Then, you can copy the ISO file to a USB flash drive, connect it to your computer, and mount the ISO image as a virtual DVD or CD.
  3. 3
    Enter the product key when prompted. The product key is the 25-digit numerical code typically found on the outside of the DVD or CD packaging. If you bought Office 2007 online, the product key might be in your email receipt.
  4. 4
    Follow the on-screen instructions to install Microsoft Office 2007. The installer will install Office products, including Word 2007, on your computer. Once the installation is complete, you'll be able to open Microsoft Office 2007 from the Start menu.
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Creating a Document in Word 2007

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  1. You do this by clicking on the icon that looks like a blank page with one corner turned down.
    • Alternatively, you can choose a template to get you started.
  2. 2
    Learn the toolbar and tabs. If you're used to different versions of Microsoft Word, it'll be helpful to understand the tabs on Word 2007's toolbar.
    • Home: This tab is where you'll spend most of your time. It contains settings for fonts, text size and style, paragraph settings, and line spacing.
    • Insert: This is where you'll insert images, clipart, links, captions, page numbers, and objects.
    • Page Layout or Layout: You'll use this tab to adjust the look and feel of your document, such as the page orientation, margins, and indents
    • References: Use this tab to add citations, a table of contents, footnotes, bibliography, captions, etc.
    • Mailings: This tab is for making envelopes and labels or starting a mail merge (sending the same document to different people).
    • Review: This tab is for things like spelling and grammar, translating, a dictionary, a thesaurus, adding a comment, etc.
    • View: Here, you can change the view of your document, such as switching from print to outline view, zooming in and out, and more.
  3. 3
    Add and stylize text. Click the Home tab, and start typing some text. To change how the text you've typed looks, just use your mouse to select the text, then use the font options at the top of the Home tab to adjust the color, font size, font weight, and more.
    • If you make a change you don't want to keep, press Control + Z to undo it.
    • To copy something, highlight it with your mouse, then press Control + C .
    • To paste, click the desired location, then press Control + V .
  4. 4
    Insert images and objects. If you want to add a picture, clipart, chart, or other object to your document, click the Insert tab.
    • To add a picture from your computer, click Picture and select the image. Once you place the image, you can drag it to other positions or use the handles on the corners to make it larger or smaller.
    • Click Clip Art to add images from Word's clip art library, or Shapes to add simple shapes.
  5. 5
    Adjust the page layout and theme. Click the Page Layout tab to find layout options, and give these a try:
    • Click the Themes menu to apply a stylish color scheme to your document.
    • Click Margins to change your margin size , which is sometimes required for printing and academic works.
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Section 4 of 6:

Saving a Document in Word 2007

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  1. 1
    Click the round Office button. You'll see this button at the top-left corner of Word 2007. [6]
  2. 2
    Click Save As . If you haven't saved the document yet, you'll want to choose this option, as it allows you to select a name and location to save your file. A list of options will appear.
  3. 3
    Select Word Document . This will save the document in the most up-to-date format Word 2007 can create, which is .DOCX.
    • If you'd rather save in the older .DOC format, select Word 97-2003 Document instead. [7]
  4. 4
    Select a location to save your file. The default is your Documents folder, but you can choose a different location if you prefer.
  5. 5
    Type a file name and click Save . Your document is now saved.
    • Word automatically saves your document every few minutes or so, but you can also manually save it by clicking the disk icon at the top left or by pressing Control + S .
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Printing a Document in Word 2007

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  1. 1
    Preview your document before printing. If you want to print your document in Word 2007, it's easy to do. However, it's best to do a quick preview to avoid printing a document that doesn't look how you want it to. Here's how:
    • Click the round Office button at the top-left corner.
    • Hover your mouse cursor over the Print menu. Additional options will expand.
    • Click Print Preview . Now you'll see how the document will look if printed out.
  2. 2
    Adjust the margins and orientation if needed. If the document doesn't look right, you can adjust it here.
    • Use the Margins button at the top of the Print Preview to make your margins larger or smaller.
    • If you want to print in Landscape (horizontal) orientation instead of Portrait (vertical), which is the default, click Orientation , then choose Landscape .
    • Click the Size button to adjust the page size. The default page size is Letter (8.5" x 11"), but if you're printing to a sheet of paper that's a different size, you can choose that size here.
  3. 3
    Click the Print button. It's the printer icon at the top-left corner of the Print Preview screen. This opens your computer's printer dialog window.
    • This window may look different depending on your printer, but the options will typically be the same.
  4. 4
    Select your printer from the menu. If you don't see your printer's name next to "Name", use the drop-down menu to select it.
    • If you haven't set up a printer on your PC yet, check out this handy guide to adding a printer .
  5. 5
    Select your printing preferences.
    • By default, you'll only be printing one copy of the document. To print more than one, adjust the number of the "Copies" menu.
    • If you're printing multiple copies of a multiple-page document, check the box next to "Collate" to ensure all pages of the document print together–otherwise, you'll have to collate the pages manually. [8]
    • If you only want to print certain pages, make your changes to the "Page range" section.
    • Click the Properties button to change other options, such as whether to print color or grayscale. The options here will vary by printer.
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    Click OK to print the document. This sends the document to your printer.
    • If you just want to print quickly in the future without choosing a bunch of options, click the Office button at the top-left, hover over Print , then select Quick Print .
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Section 6 of 6:

What is Winword.exe on my computer?

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  1. If you found a program called winword.exe, it's Microsoft Word. The program file to run Microsoft Word on any version of Windows is called Winword.exe . The file could be Word 2007, Word 2019, or any other version of Word. If the file is, in fact, Microsoft Word, it is safe to run. However, that winword.exe could be malware with a safe-sounding name. If you're worried you have malware, run a malware scan with Microsoft Defender .

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      1. ↑ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/previous-versions/microsoft-word-2007
      2. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/end-of-support-for-office-2007-942272d3-bd72-4944-9f82-02ed307cf934
      3. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/activate-office-2007-63b53f57-3d13-47f8-a8f8-b85b1af725ab
      4. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/find-your-product-key-for-office-2007-fabe03d9-fbc3-452e-8fd4-d1c2e661d518
      5. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/install-office-2007-88a8e329-3335-4f82-abb2-ecea3e319657
      6. ↑ https://www.oreilly.com/library/view/word-2007-the/059652739X/ch01.html
      7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCltCHLJIS4
      8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mB_oi-_Icig

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