The User Interface

The user interface is very different to previous versions of Excel. Once you get used to it, it becomes very easy to use. Microsoft has created online training modules that tell you how to find familiar commands in the new interface. You can access these modules from www.shef.ac.uk/cics/office2007where you will also find a detailed CiCS guide to the new interface.

The Office Button 

In the top-left corner of the new interface you will find the Office button, which replaces the File menu from previous versions of Excel. Click this button to reveal options allowing you to Save and Print files. It contains a list of your most recently accessed spreadsheets, and it contains the Excel Options button, which take you to options previously found in the Tools menu under Preferences. 

The Quick Access Toolbar 

Situated to the right of the Office button, the Quick Access toolbar holds buttons that can be accessed from all views of Excel. Whatever you are currently doing, you will be able to access these commands. Initially, the toolbar contains a Save 
button and Undo and Redo buttons, but you can easily customize the Quick Access Toolbar to hold your favorite commands.

The Ribbon

The ribbon contains eight tabs, each relating to a specific task. Each tab contains several groups of tools; here the Clipboard, Font, Alignment and Number groups are visible. 
Each group contains related buttons, menus and lists. 

Some groups have an arrow in the bottom right corner, which gives a dialog box when clicked.