Choose the Right Office

By M. David Stone

Microsoft offers several versions of Office, each with a different mix of programs. Choose the right one, so you have all the necessary tools without paying extra. If all you need is the core components, choose Microsoft Office XP Standard, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Office XP Professional adds Access to the lineup, and Office XP Professional Special Edition includes FrontPage and SharePoint Team Services. Office XP Developer includes Access, FrontPage, and SharePoint Team Services in addition to its developer tools. Meanwhile, students and teachers can take advantage of a specially priced Standard edition.