If you upgraded to Word 2007 from a previous version, use the Microsoft Word converter tool to convert your files to the new format. This article explains how to use the docx converter utility and discusses issues to consider before converting business documents. By using the Microsoft Word converter, you can convert files created in all previous versions of Microsoft … [Read more...]
File Extensions New for Word 2007 docx, docm, dotx, dotm
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
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...]
How to Open dotx and dotm Files
Dotx and dotm files are similar to docx and docm files in that the "X" in the file extension stands for xml, and the "M" stands for macro. (A macro is a program that is embedded in a Word file used to automate repetitive tasks.) However, there is a difference between the dot twins and their "docx" cousins...you cannot open them unless you have Word 2007, 2010, or 2013 … [Read more...]
About Docx Files and Compatibility Mode
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...]
Installing the Word to PDF Converter
Want to save your Word documents as PDF files? You can do it with the free Microsoft Word to PDF Converter and Word 2007. The Save As PDF or XPS for 2007 Microsoft Office Programs add-in is all you need...you don't need expensive 3rd-party software. The add-in is not included when you install Microsoft Office or Word 2007. But once you download and install it, or if you … [Read more...]
How to Convert Word to PDF Files
One of the best new features in Word 2007 is the ability to convert Word to PDF or XPS. If you own Word 2007, 2010, or 2013, you no longer need a third-party program to create professional looking PDF documents. Converting to PDF is particularly useful for creating ebooks. You can write your book in Microsoft Word then convert it to PDF for distribution. What is … [Read more...]
What are docm Files and How do I Open Them?
Docm is a new file extension in Word 2007. It is a close cousin to the docx file, but what does the "M" stand for? And why are security warnings popping up when when I try to open the file? The “M” stands for macro. A macro is a program that is embedded in a Word file used to automate repetitive tasks. In Word 2007-2013, any file that contains a macro must be saved with this … [Read more...]
How to Open docx Files
Have you received a docx file but don't know how to open it? Docx is the default file extension in Microsoft Office Word 2007, 2010, and 2013. To open docx files, you need to have one of those versions of Word, the compatibility pack, or a Word viewer installed on your computer. These instructions work for docx and docm files, but you will not be able to open dotx and … [Read more...]
How to Open docx Files without Word
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...]
