If the option is not saving, see
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/MissingMenusEtc.htm.
Also, note that existing documents won't be affected by changing the default
save format. You can convert an existing document to Word 2007 format via
Office button | Convert.
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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP
"CPS" wrote in message
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Inspite of changing the save mode in 'word options', i am unable to
turn-off
the compatibility mode. It is working well for excel and power point.
Kinldy
suggest
thanks in advance