Microsoft Office Requirement Fall 2008
For students entering in other class years, see Microsoft Office Requirement.
Microsoft Office Requirement
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required. Microsoft Outlook and Access are required for Windows users. Microsoft Entourage is required for Mac users.
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Configuration A
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Configuration B
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Windows |
Both of the following:
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Both of the following:
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Mac |
Office 2004 |
Office 2008 |
For Windows
Microsoft Office Basic, Standard, Small Business, Home & Student, and Student and Teacher do not include the required database application called Microsoft Access. These editions do not meet our requirements unless you also purchase Microsoft Access 2003 or Access 2007. See 2007 Microsoft Office system suites for details.
For Mac
The database application called Microsoft Access, which we require for Windows users, is not available for Mac. See the "What if I have a Mac?" sidebar and [Office Editions Comparision Chart][link defunct] for details.
About Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
Mac users: Office 2008 for Mac is available in 3 versions:
- Office 2008 for Mac Home and Student Edition
- Office 2008 for Mac
- Office 2008 for Mac Special Media Edition
The Home and Student Edition does not connect to Exchange mail servers and consequently will not meet our computer requirements for fall 2008. If you make a purchase, we recommend you select either:
- Office 2008 for Mac or
- Office 2008 for Mac Special Media Edition
Compatibility with Office 2007 and Office 2008
If you're using Office 2004 for Mac, you'll want to install the Microsoft Office Open XML File Format Converter which enables you to open documents created in Office 2007 for Windows and Office 2008 for Mac.
Service Pack & Critical Updates Required
Your computer should also have the most recent service pack and all critical updates for Office installed from Microsoft Update (Windows) or Check for software updates automatically (Mac).
Microsoft Office Not Provided
Unfortunately, we do not provide Microsoft Office for you, so you are responsible for purchasing it. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required. Microsoft Outlook and Access are required for Windows users. Microsoft Entourage is required for Mac users.
Questions?
Send e-mail to Web & Data Services Manager Frank Farm at farmf@pharmacy.ucsf.edu.
Next Software Requirement: Additional Software
What if I have a Mac?
The curriculum does not require any software that is available only on Windows. There are some compatibility issues with exchanging Microsoft Office documents between Windows and Mac and among newer and older versions, but in essentially all cases these issues have workarounds or solutions.
Where do I buy computer stuff?
You may purchase computer hardware or software from any vendor. We recommend the Technology Store (which is part of the University Store) because its campus locations are convenient and because students receive educational discounts on hardware and software. It provides complete computer systems as well as individual items, such as printers, mice, and cables. It also sells a wide variety of software applications.
Older Versions of Microsoft Office
If you have versions of Microsoft Office applications older than our specifications, you must upgrade to meet the requirement. If you meet the requirement except for certain required applications such as Microsoft Access (e.g., if you already have Microsoft Office 2003 Standard), you must make an additional purchase (e.g., Microsoft Access) or upgrade to meet the requirements.
