"Jon Peltier" wrote in message
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"Bob Phillips" wrote in message
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"Jon Peltier" wrote in message
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The only switch that allows the old interface is to switch back to Excel
2003. You're not the only one struggling with the new interface or
wondering Why.

There are some third party tools that allow some measure of control over
the interface, and it's a matter of time before someone comes up with an
arrangement which partially mimics the familiar Excel 2003 appearance.


I sincerely hope not, that is regressive IMO. Far better to work at
making the 2007 experience better, by utilising the new functions, and by
lobbying MS to make it more flexible. If people don't want the ribbon,
they can stay with 2003, that at least will make MS sit up and listen if
enough don't upgrade.

How will they listen if people run out and buy 2007, then uninstall it in
favor of 2003? This is what seems to be happening in a lot of cases where
people get frustrated with the strangeness of the ribbon, and the
inefficiency of the supposedly more efficient interface.

Do people have so much money that they can afford to buy a £200+ program,
and then bin it? Why not trial it?

I agree that if that happens, then the impact is lessened, but you cannot
legislate for people's behaviour. It doesn't stop me thinking that building
a 2003 looky-feel interface is not a good idea.