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Hidden tricks in Office 97
by Curilov Sergej
March 16, 2001

 

Here are some interesting Easter eggs:

 

Microsoft Excel97: Fly around a 3D landscape

1.       On a new Worksheet, Press F5.

2.       Type X97:L97 and hit enter.

3.       Press the tab key.

4.       Hold Ctrl-Shift.

5.       Click on the Chart Wizard toolbar button and hey presto you can fly all around the landscape!

6.       Use mouse to fly around - Right button forward/ Left button reverse.

 

Word 97: Play the pinball game

1.       Open a new document

2.       Type "Blue"

3.       Select word

4.       Go to Format -> Font

5.       Choose Font Style Bold, Color Blue

6.       Type " " (space) after word "Blue"

7.       Go to Help -> About

8.       Ctrl-Shift-Left click the Word icon/banner

9.       Use Z for left flipper, M for right flipper, and ESC to exit