After my PC decided to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 on it's own, I have discovered a couple of annoying compatibility bugs in MS Office 2003. I am considering upgrading to Office 2016.

Does anyone have any issues with 2016? Would 2013 be a better choice since it has been out for a while now? I would prefer traditional software to subscription based. I need licensing for 4 PCs.

What sort of learning curve can I expect with the interface? I am fairly computer savvy but how different is 2013/2016 from what I am used to? I primarily use office for Outlook, Excel and Word in running my construction business. Any pitfall warnings or advice from someone else who doesn't like change?

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Posted by SG_Geaux

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Posted on 5/31/16 at 3:47 pm to sostan

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What sort of learning curve can I expect with the interface? I am fairly computer savvy but how different is 2013/2016 from what I am used to?

Pretty big learning curve. It is a shock to people. Everything is still there, but you may have to hunt for things at first.

I would just make the jump to 2016.

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Posted by Pettifogger

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Posted on 5/31/16 at 4:38 pm to sostan

Hope you like Calibri*

*frick Calibri

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Posted by BulldogXero

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Posted on 6/1/16 at 9:46 am to sostan

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After my PC decided to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10 on it's own, I have discovered a couple of annoying compatibility bugs in MS Office 2003. I am considering upgrading to Office 2016.

You should have upgraded years ago. Kids born when Office 2003 was released are in junior high now

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Posted by madmaxvol

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Posted on 6/1/16 at 11:29 am to sostan

I don't mind most of the stuff...it takes a little getting used to. For some reason, I can't stand 2016 Outlook. It makes me want to kick puppies every time I open it.

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Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu

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Posted on 6/1/16 at 11:51 am to sostan

I love 2013.

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Posted by Overbrook

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Posted on 6/1/16 at 12:04 pm to sostan

Never mind.

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Posted by foshizzle

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Posted on 6/1/16 at 12:51 pm to sostan

As others said, there is definitely a learning curve. The keyboard shortcuts still work but anyone who uses the mouse to pick menu items will be lost for a good while.

I've used Office since '95 and quite frankly prefer 2016 now that I've had time to get used to it. Worth it IMHO and the old 2003 formats will eventually become unsupported anyway. The difference between 2013 (one price) vs. 2016 (subscription) isn't big, but pick one of the two.