Those people who utilize the different formatting options in Word will love the new Live Preview feature in Word 2007. As the name implies, Word will show you a preview of how a new formatting option will look before you even apply the formatting option.

Using the new Live Preview feature is simple. Begin by highlighting the text paragraph or area of your document that you want to change. Next, move your cursor over the format (on the Ribbon) that you want to apply. The selected text will automatically change so you can see how it will look with the new formatting.

Once you move the cursor away, the text will automatically revert to its original formatting. When you find a format that you do want to apply, simply click on it.