The Web apps will provide only basic functions of the four "core" Office programs. For anything more advanced, you'll still have to turn to the traditional PC-based version of Office.

Will Office 2010 still have the Ribbon menu interface?

Yes, although it's been updated from its . First, the Ribbon will now stretch across the entire Office suite of programs. The placement of commands has been tweaked to make common tasks easier to find, and -- unlike in Office 2007 -- you'll be able to customize the Ribbon to your own personal preferences by adding, deleting, and relocating menu options.

What's new in the Office 2010 PC version of Word?

Some of the additions in Microsoft Word 2010 include a new Paste Preview option that allows you to preview the formatting of content before inserting it into your document; improved options for customizing text with effects and various styles; and the ability to insert screenshots into a document without exiting the Word program. You can also more easily edit images with an improved photo editing tool.