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    Word.doc versus Word.docx
    « on: June 04, 2011, 09:06:28 AM »
    My grandson sent me a letter on Word.docx.  My 2003 word is only Word.doc.  Is there a way to open his document "x" without buying Word.docx? Thanks  ::)

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    Re: Word.doc versus Word.docx
    « Reply #1 on: June 04, 2011, 09:57:34 AM »
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    Is there a way to open his document?

    Yes. You need to install the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack.

    http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=941B3470-3AE9-4AEE-8F43-C6BB74CD1466&displaylang=en


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      Re: Word.doc versus Word.docx
      « Reply #2 on: June 04, 2011, 12:27:36 PM »
      I followed the instructions but it is not showing up in my Control Panel listing.  I'm waiting for another letter to test this on.  Thanks :P

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      Re: Word.doc versus Word.docx
      « Reply #4 on: June 05, 2011, 03:25:35 PM »
      I followed the instructions but it is not showing up in my Control Panel listing.  I'm waiting for another letter to test this on.  Thanks :P

      Why another letter? I thought you were trying to open the file sent in a attachment you received?
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      Re: Word.doc versus Word.docx
      « Reply #5 on: June 05, 2011, 03:42:16 PM »
      Why another letter? I thought you were trying to open the file sent in a attachment you received?

      I was wondering that.


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      Re: Word.doc versus Word.docx
      « Reply #6 on: June 05, 2011, 03:43:19 PM »
      I followed the instructions but it is not showing up in my Control Panel listing.  I'm waiting for another letter to test this on.  Thanks :P

      It won't. It just allows you to open the document in Word or Excel depending on type.


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      Re: Word.doc versus Word.docx
      « Reply #7 on: June 05, 2011, 03:45:39 PM »
      Open Office will handle later Word docx files...
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