Another
version of Microsoft Office, another set of file-compatibility hassles. (No,
really, thanks a ton, Microsoft.) Office 2007 brought with it the Docx format,
which can't easily be opened by anyone who doesn't also have Office 2007.
Option #1: Install the succinctly named Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack
for 2007 Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint File Format. It enables
older versions of Office to open Office 2007 documents, and it does all the
necessary conversion behind the scenes: no input required from you. (Just make
sure you've installed the latest service pack for your version of Office,
otherwise the Compatibility Pack won't work.)
Option #2: If you're a Firefox user, install
the OpenXML Viewer extension, which lets you open
Word 2007 files right in your browser with all the formatting and layout
preserved. You can't edit the document, but at least you'll be able to view it.
Option #3: Upload the file to Docx
Converter. In short order you'll receive an e-mail with a link to
converted version of the file.
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