Non-Unicode characters in certain error message strings now display correctly.Documents that require custom security trimming are not returned from alert search queries, even if the user who created the alert could see and query for these documents.This occurs if the file uses a new feature that is not available in the 2007 Office system.

Fixes an issue in which Excel 2007 sometimes crashes when you open an Excel workbook previously saved in a newer version of Excel.Fixes an issue in which Excel Slicers and Ribbon customizations are lost when an XLSX file is first saved as an ODS file, and then saved as an XLSX file in Excel 2007.Fixes an issue in which encryption settings are not configurable when they are used with a file format compatibility pack converter and Office 2003 or an earlier version of Office.

Fixes an issue in which a crash sometimes occurs when an Excel workbook is opened in Excel and then previewed by using the Windows Explorer preview pane feature.

Fixes issues with the Pre and Post Reform rules in the French Thesaurus.

Users should consult the support pages of their chosen alternative browser for more details.What’s new on Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3 (SP3) The Windows XP versions of some alternative browsers will continue to receive support temporarily. Users who choose to continue using Windows XP after the end of support may mitigate some risks by using a web browser other than Internet Explorer. US-CERT does not endorse or support any particular product or vendor. There are software vendors and service providers in the marketplace who offer assistance in migrating from Windows XP or Office 2003 to a currently supported operating system or office productivity suite. Users have the option to upgrade to a currently supported operating system or office productivity suite. The Microsoft “End of Support” pages for Windows XP and Office 2003 offer additional details. However, using unsupported software may increase the risk of viruses and other security threats. Computers operating Windows XP with SP3 or running Office 2003 products will continue to work after support ends.

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