You may have thought I was dead, but really I just got distracted from the blog. I'm back now, and will be devoting myself to more regular posts! It'd be nice to have a blow-you-out-of-the-water post for my first one back, but we'll settle for useful!

If you've ever gotten an e-mail attachment with a file that ends in something like .docx or .xlsx and it doesn't open right OR if you Microsoft Office 2007 - listen up.

These file extensions are from Office 2007. If you have pre-2007 office, your programs won't recognize them, but your computer should prompt you to download a conversion program. This is safe, go ahead and download. It saves the "please send this to me in a different format" conversations.

For those who have Office 2007, when sending files, it would probably be easier to save them as .doc, .xls, etc. files. Again, eliminating conversations and confusion of those who aren't as current as you. There should be a drop-down box (box with a down arrow on the right side) to change the file type. You can also change the settings to always save as a different file type. If anyone can answer the "how to" question, please chime in with a comment, otherwise I'll get back to you once we upgrade (later this year?).

For those considering the switch to 2007, it is considerably different. If you only know how to use your programs because you memorize how to do things, it might not be right for you. If you don't mind spending some time exploring your new programs, I hear there are some new things that might be worthwhile! I'll let you know!

PS. Anyone have any other comments on Office 2007?