When I create & format a document using XP then open it with 97 my formatting
(underlines, numbering etc.)and heading syles change randomly. How do I
prevent this from happening?

First, in Word XP, go under Tools Templates and Add-Ins and make sure that
the option to update styles is _not_ checked. This should _never_ be checked
permanently. It is a document setting.

See http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Formatting/TextReflow.htm.

Some things done in Word 2000 or later will open weird in Word 97. There is
an option under Tools Options Save to save using only features available
in Word 97. Tables in particular can be a problem.
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"Janis" wrote in message
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When I create & format a document using XP then open it with 97 my
formatting
(underlines, numbering etc.)and heading syles change randomly. How do I
prevent this from happening?