Photos: Inside the Office 12 beta

Changes are in store for Microsoft Office 12. Here's an early peek at the initial beta of the core applications.

In Office 12, in place of the drop-down menu masthead, each application includes a ribbon at the top of the page. Tabs within Word 12 represent File, Write, Insert, Page Layout, References, Mailings, Review and Comment functions.

Click here to see more screenshots in CNET Reviews' Office 12 slideshow.