Word 2007 offers a preview feature that lets you view documents without opening them. This can be helpful if you want to check the formatting or look for specific information without having to open the document. ..
Open Word and click on the Microsoft Office Button and choose Open.
The Open Dialog box will appear. On the right hand side of the toolbar click the down arrow on views and choose Preview.
This will open the preview pane. Click on any file on the left hand side and preview what inside the file. When you find the file you need just click Open.
