In the meantime, you can use Office’s own auto-save features as a safety net against losing your work. The Microsoft Mac team is working to include support for Lion’s Auto Save and Versions features, as well as supporting full-screen mode. There’s no date currently set for this release, but the waiting time will be measured in “months, not days.” Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 will be adding Lion-specific features in a forthcoming update, according to Office for Mac team member Pat Fox on the company’s Office for Mac blog.
