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by - delegate Simon [3 posts] (2008 Mar 31 Mon, 12:25) Reply

In Microsoft Word 2007 (and presumably in other MS Office applications) the default file format reverts to docx every time the program is started. How can I change this?

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RE: docx default file format

by - trainer Pete platinum contributer [600 posts] (2008 Mar 31 Mon, 15:22) Reply

Hi Simon, Thanks for the post, in answer to your question, Word 2007 will save by default to the .docx extension, if you want to change this follow these steps; Click the Office button and click the button Word Options at the bottom of the dialog box, in the dialog box that opens click the Save option, in the dialog box that then opens click the drop down Save Files in this format: and from the drop down choose the file type you wish to have as your default extension. I hope that helps best regards Pete

RE: docx default file format

by - delegate Simon [3 posts] (2008 Mar 31 Mon, 15:25) Reply

Thanks Pete,
I've done this, but each time I open Word it has reverted again back to .docx
Simon

RE: docx default file format

by - trainer Pete platinum contributer [600 posts] (2008 Mar 31 Mon, 15:31) Reply

Hi Simon,
Cant think why, I have done it on my PC at home and it saves to 97-2003 extensions by default, Sorry - Pete

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