Just select Word 97-2003 Document (*.doc) from the Save As Type drop-down list in the Save As dialog box, as shown in Figure A.įigure A: You can easily save individual files in the old Office 2003 formats. You can still save files in Office 2007 programs in Office 2003 file formats. However, some users with previous versions of Office may not be able to open files in the new formats. It also makes file sizes smaller than those saved in the old binary formats. XML is an open standard, and the change makes it easier to move files between different applications. The new formats are indicated by an 'x' in the file extension. #1: Understanding and using new file formatsĪll the Office 2007 programs use new default file formats based on the Extensible Markup Language (XML). Note: This information is also available as a PDF download.
Microsoft Office 2007 provides a lot of new features and functionality, but what about compatibility? Here are 10 tips for dealing with compatibility issues when you upgrade to the latest versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Deb Shinder explains how to minimize compatibility headaches when you make the jump to the latest version. As with any major upgrade, Office 2007 brings concerns about compatibility.