Method 1: Use the Add or Remove Programs dialog box
You can examine the version information of the installed Office program or of the individual Office products by clicking the Click here for support information link in the Add or Remove Programs dialog box. This version information is the most accurate documentation of the product version that is available on your computer. To do this, follow these steps:1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, click Add or Remove Programs.
3. In Add or Remove Programs, locate and then click the appropriate Office edition or individual product.
4. Click the resulting Click here for support information link. A message box displays the correct version information for the product as it is recorded by the Microsoft Windows Installer.
Method 2: Verify the version property for the executable file
Use the following method to locate the executable file and to verify the version of your Office program:? Locate the Office program's executable file.
The following is the default location for these files in Office 2003:
Program files\Microsoft Office\Office11
Note The default location for the Visio executable is as follows:
Program files\Microsoft Office\Visio11
Method 3: Use the About Microsoft Program name dialog box
In the About Microsoft Program name dialog box, a number appears after the product name. For example, in Microsoft Office Excel 2003, you may see the following number:
(11.5207.5207)
To locate the About Microsoft Program name dialog box, click About Microsoft Program name on the Help menu in any Office program.
