How to Open .docx Files and Documents

12. Dec, 2008 3 Comments

Microsoft introduced the .docx format in Word 2007. Even though the new software has its perks, it has one major problem currently. The problem is that previous versions of Microsoft Word can’t open the .docx format, and as many people still don’t have access to Office 2007, they can’t open .docx files and documents.

Here are some different ways you can open .docx files and documents:

1. Microsoft Compatibility Pack

If you have older versions of Word, then download the Microsoft Compatibility Pack to open your .docx files.

2. Convert to .doc Format

Another way to open .docx documents, without installing any additional software, is to convert the .docx files to the .doc format using an online service such as Docx Converter. Using Docx Converter, you can convert your docx file online for free. Then you can open and edit the .doc file using OpenOffice or any version of Microsoft Office.

3. Open XML File Converter for Mac

If you have a Mac with Office installed, the Open XML File Converter for Mac will convert your files so you can open and edit them in Office 2004 and Office v. X for Mac.