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File Extensions New for Word 2007 docx, docm, dotx, dotm

March 28, 2010 by Sue Huckle

There seems to be a lot of confusion about the new file extensions in Microsoft Word 2007. Here you can find answers to your questions about the docx, docm, dotx, and dotm file types. Discover how to: open docx files save a file as a Word template determine which extension to use when saving a document share your files easily using compatibility mode convert … [Read more...]

Convert docx to doc Files for Easy File Sharing

January 25, 2010 by Sue Huckle

This Word Tip shows you how to convert docx to doc files. Why would you need to convert to the old format? To share! Usually you convert docx files to share with people who own an older version of Word and can't open a docx file. (Some users aren't allowed to install the compatibility pack on their workplace computer.) It is best to work with a docx file...not all … [Read more...]

About Docx Files and Compatibility Mode

June 16, 2009 by Sue Huckle

Do you wonder why Word 2007 documents have a new file extension, docx? After all, Word documents have used the filename suffix .doc for years. So why the X in Word 2007? Why the X in docx? The X stands for XML (Extensible Markup Language), which is the programming language behind the scenes in Office 2007 programs. Previous versions of Word were based on binary data. … [Read more...]

How to Open docx Files without Word

December 21, 2008 by Sue Huckle

Use these instructions if you want to open docx files but do NOT have Word 2007, 2010, or 2013 installed. For general background information about opening docx files including troubleshooting tips, see How to Open docx files. Opening docx files without Word 2007, 2010, or 2013 Click the statement that best describes your software set up. The link takes you to a short … [Read more...]

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