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Updating Office 2007

Step 1:

Click on the Office button in the top left corner of the screen. This will pull up a menu. Click on the Word Options button in the lower-right corner.

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Step 2:

In the menu to the left, click on Resources. Click on Check for Updates.

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Step 3:

A new window will open. Click on Start Now.

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Step 4:

When the license agreement screen appears, click Continue.

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Step 5:

If a yellow security box appears, right-click on the yellow bar at the top of the screen and click on Install ActiveX Control.

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Step 6:

A new window will appear. Click on Install.

 

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Step 7:

Once the setup is complete, click on Check for updates.

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Step 8:

When the update screen appears, click on the Express button.

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Step 9:

If you get a prompt saying software updates are required, click on the Download and Install Now button.

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Step 10:

Once the installation is complete, click the Close button.

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**Please note: This process can be done in any of the Microsoft Office 2007 programs.**

 

Congratulations!

You have successfully updated Microsoft Office 2007!

If you have problems when trying these instructions, or if you have other questions, please contact the Information Technology Helpdesk at 229-245-4357 or send an e-mail to helpdesk@valdosta.edu.