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April 15, 2009

Docx Extension

Filed under: file extensions — Tags: , , , , , — admin @ 11:00 am

Extension: docx

What is it? Microsoft Word 2007 document

Where’s it from? Docx is the default file format used by Microsoft Word 2007, part of the Microsoft Office 2007 productivity suite. It is based on the XML Web page standard and is compressed using the ZIP standard to save disk space.

How do I use it? Use Microsoft Office 2007; or an earlier version of Office updated with the Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats; or any of several free online Office 2007 docx file conversion services.

Can I safely delete or move it? Yes.

Can it be dangerous? Yes. Docx files can contain macro viruses. Use antivirus software.

–David Hakala

March 22, 2009

Open Office 2007 Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Files With Office 2003 Versions

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by David Hakala

There is a bit of a battle going on among Microsoft Office users worldwide. Some have upgraded to Office 2007 while others stick with Office 2003. The problem is that the default file format in which Office documents are saved is not the same for both versions. So users of Office 2003 cannot open documents created and saved by Office 2003.

“Save it in 2003 format!” they cry.

“No, you upgrade!” reply the state-of-the-art crowd.
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