After nearly three decades, a hidden Easter egg in Office 97 has been uncovered, showcasing developer credits along with a quirky appearance from Clippy. This Easter egg can be accessed only if the system date is set to 1997 or later and involves a specific series of actions within the software.
To activate this feature, users must open Word in Office 97, hold down the Ctrl key, and drag the Standard toolbar in a particular sequence around the window. Following this, they need to interact with Clippy by searching for the phrase "This is not a contest," which triggers the credits to appear.
The discovery was made by a user known as Albacore on the platform X, who took the initiative to explore the development history of Office 97. This find not only highlights the creativity of the developers but also emphasizes the unique challenge of creating Easter eggs that are clever yet elusive.