Microsoft has recently released Ribbon Hero 2 -  a great game based training solution for Office 2010/2007 – and yes, it is completely free.

 

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The game see’s the humorous return of Clippy, the Office Assistant from Office 97– a character many people found quite annoying – and after a few years trying to help office users – Clippy was dropped in 2001.

The game starts with Clippy looking for a new job – and asking you to help him format his resume.  He then accidently boards a time machine – which travels through six different ages of time, starting with the Middle Ages.  Each age requires a number of challenges to be completed before unlocking the next, more challenging level.

 

 

The game can be launched from Start menu, or from the Office Ribbon.  The Office Ribbon also shows you current skill level and score – a nice touch.

Upon launch – you are presented with the selection page for your current skill level.

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The game includes challenges for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.  Some challenges relate to both Office 2007 and Office 2010, others use functionality new to Office 2010.

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Each challenge will earn you points – you can earn bonus points if you don’t use hints.

 

Summary

This is how training should be – both fun and informative

Great for home, office, school – wherever

I highly recommend Ribbon Hero 2

 

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Download from www.ribbonhero.com
It works with Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7

Note

There are 2 download options – for single users – download from the homepage

To install for multiple users of a PC– use the download from the FAQ page

 

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