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Office 97 Sounds for Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Brief Description
You can install these sounds to have fun audio cues play as you work with Microsoft Word 97/98, Microsoft Excel 97/98, Microsoft Outlook 97/98, and Microsoft PowerPoint 97/98.

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Quick Details
File Name:sounds97.exe
Version:97
Date Published:4/11/2003
Language:English
Download Size:417 KB
Estimated Download Time: 1 min 56K
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Overview

You can install these sounds to have fun audio cues play as you work with Microsoft Word 97/98, Microsoft Excel 97/98, Microsoft Outlook 97/98, and Microsoft PowerPoint 97/98. For example, you will hear sounds when you:
  • Work with toolbars, scroll bars, or dialog boxes.

  • Zoom in or out.

  • Send e-mail.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000; Windows 95; Windows 98; Windows NT
  • This download works with the following Office applications:
    • Word 97/98
    • Excel 97/98
    • Outlook 97/98
    • PowerPoint 97/98

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Instructions

To install this download:
  1. Download the file by clicking the Download link and saving the file to your hard disk.
  2. Double-click the Sounds97.exe program file on your hard disk to start the setup program.
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.



Instructions for use:
  • To start using Office Sounds
  1. In any Office 97/98 program listed above, on the Tools menu, click Options.
  2. In the Options dialog box, click the General tab, select the Provide feedback with sound check box, and then click OK.

  • To select or clear specific sounds
  1. On the Start menu, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click the Sounds and Multimedia icon.
  2. In the Sound Events list, scroll down to Microsoft Office, and select the sound you wish to turn on or off.
  3. Adjust the volume by sliding the Volume bar.
  4. Click OK.

Removal of this download:
  1. On the Start menu, point to Settings and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  3. In the list of currently installed programs, select Microsoft Office Sounds and then click Remove or Add/Remove. If a dialog box appears, follow the instructions to remove the program.
  4. Click Yes or OK to confirm that you want to remove the program.

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