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    difference between Office XP and 2003?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jtodd939, Jun 16, 2006.

  1. jtodd939

    jtodd939 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have Microsoft Office XP and use the Word, Excel, Powerpoint for various home use tasks. How is Office 2003 different than XP? Should I upgrade?
     
    jtodd939, Jun 16, 2006
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    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    It's nearly the same but more secure and stable.
     
    compsavy, Jun 16, 2006
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    lappyhappy Notebook Deity

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    Not a significant difference as far as I can tell. 2003 is just the most recent version. If you are happy with XP I would just keep XP. I think there is a 2007 version supposed to come out next year that will have some more significant changes.
     
    lappyhappy, Jun 16, 2006
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    Yeah, 2007 will be the one to get when that comes out. *.xml file extensions are the biggest change.
     
    ttupa, Jun 16, 2006
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