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THE REWARDS OF EARLY ADOPTION than earlier versions. The Backstage view is a new element in the 2010 file applications that can bring all of the file-level features such as printing, document properties, distributing and sharing into a single view. Microsoft calls these “Out features,” meaning things that are done with documents. All the other commands found on the Ribbon, or “In features,” are things you do to the document, such as formatting or inserting a table. From a user perspective, the Backstage view means less clicking around the Ribbon and tabs to find these various functions, which were historically scattered about the user interface. It is also important to note that Microsoft considers the Backstage view as a development platform where third-party apps might be located and accessed differently than they are today. Whether your firm is looking to be an early adopter of Office 2010 or just trying to stay on top of what’s coming in the latest version before you make your decisions, we hope you’ll consider these differentiators and benefits carefully. We couldn’t be more excited about 2010 and what it offers law firms, their users and their clients. At a time when there is increasing demand for efficiency, Microsoft provides a toolkit that will help launch law firms into the next generation of effectiveness, collaboration and client service. ILTA TAKE THE CONVERSATION ONLINE We’re talking about Office 2010 online right now. ILTA MEMBERS, join your peers online in the ILTA E-Group discussion forums. This popular member benefit is a *members-only, topic-driven, online forum designed to improve communication among peers. There is no better place to get advice, exchange ideas, learn from first-hand experience and benefit from the knowledge of other legal IT professionals. How does it work? Log in to E-Groups from the ILTA homepage and subscribe the forums that interest you. New posts and replies will be sent to your e-mail inbox as often as you like. Post a message or reply of your own to get answers and recommendations from your peers. Who can subscribe? Any employee of a member law firm or law department can subscribe to any ILTA e-group. *Can vendors participate in ILTA E-Groups? With rare exceptions, our e-groups are open to our members only. ILTA Peer Group vice presidents have allowed “guest” subscriptions to a few vendor support personnel. Don't miss out on one of the most important benefits of ILTA membership. www.iltanet.org Microsoft 27