[Jim]

why does word save my file wtih a docx extension?

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

If you're using Word 2007, that is the default file format. If you want your
documents to be compatible with previous versions, instead choose Word
97-2003 format.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

"Jim" wrote in message
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why does word save my file wtih a docx extension?

[p0]

On 19 dec, 17:19, Jim wrote:
why does word save my file wtih a docx extension?

Because as of Word 2007, a new format is used to store your document
in. This means that people with older versions of Word have to
download the compability pack (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/
details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-
C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en) to be able to see your files or you have
to store them in the older format (Office button - Save As - Word 97
- 2003 Document).

Note that if you use the older format to store your files in, some of
the new features such as equations and citations are not available.

Yves

[Jim]

Thank so much for your help!

"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

If you're using Word 2007, that is the default file format. If you want your
documents to be compatible with previous versions, instead choose Word
97-2003 format.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA
http://word.mvps.org

"Jim" wrote in message
...
why does word save my file wtih a docx extension?

[Jim]

Thank you so much for your help!

"p0" wrote:

On 19 dec, 17:19, Jim wrote:
why does word save my file wtih a docx extension?

Because as of Word 2007, a new format is used to store your document
in. This means that people with older versions of Word have to
download the compability pack (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/
details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-
C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en) to be able to see your files or you have
to store them in the older format (Office button - Save As - Word 97
- 2003 Document).

Note that if you use the older format to store your files in, some of
the new features such as equations and citations are not available.

Yves