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You have options like using a newer version of Word or an online converter to change .DOCX files to .DOC format.
This Mytour guide demonstrates how to convert a Microsoft Word document from DOCX to DOC. Since DOCX files were introduced in 2007, older Word versions can't open them. However, you can easily convert DOCX to DOC using a modern Word version or an online converter.
Key Points to Note
- You can utilize any Microsoft Word version from 2007 onwards to open and save DOCX files in the DOC format.
- If you lack access to a newer Word version, resort to an online DOCX converter via your web browser.
Steps to Follow
Using Microsoft Word on Windows
Launch Microsoft Word and open the DOCX file. You can either double-click the DOCX file or right-click it, select Open with..., and choose Word from the options.
Access the File tab. Click on it to reveal a pop-out menu on the left side of the window.
Select Save As from the menu. It's located in the center of the pop-out menu on the left side of the Word window.
Double-click This PC to save the file. This action will prompt a 'Save As' window to appear, allowing you to choose the location and file format for your document.
Give the DOC file a new name. Provide a name for the DOC version of your file that suits your preferences.
Choose the file format from the 'Save as type' drop-down menu. This drop-down menu can be found at the bottom of the 'Save As' window. Select the Word 97-2003 Document option, which utilizes the DOC file extension.
Designate a location for saving. Navigate to the desired folder on the left side of the window and click to select it as the save location for your document.
Click on the 'Save' button. Located at the bottom-right corner of the window, clicking this button will store a DOC version of your document in the chosen save location.
Hit the Save button. Upon clicking, your document will be saved in DOC format at the designated location.
Utilizing Word on macOS
Launch the DOCX file in Word. Typically, double-clicking the DOCX file will automatically open it in Word.
- You can alternatively single-click the DOCX file to highlight it, then click File, choose Open With, and finally select Word from the menu that appears.
Access the File menu. Positioned at the top-left corner of the screen, click on it to reveal a drop-down list.
Choose Save As…. Located within the File menu, selecting this option will open the 'Save As' dialog box.
Assign a new name to the DOC file. Input the desired name for the DOC version of your file.
Choose the 'File Format' drop-down menu. It's located near the bottom of the window. Clicking on it will reveal a drop-down list.
Select Word 97-2004 Document. This option can be found in the drop-down menu. Choosing this will set the file format to DOC for saving.
Specify a location to save the file. On the left side of the window, click on the folder where you want to save the converted document.
- If needed, you might have to click on the 'Where' drop-down menu and then pick a folder from there.
Click on Save. This button appears in blue at the bottom-right corner of the window. Clicking it will save a DOC version of your document in the chosen location.
Utilizing an Online Converter
Access the online document converter. Visit https://document.online-convert.com/convert-to-doc using your computer's web browser.
Tap on Select file. You'll find this as a grey button located at the top of the page. This action will prompt a File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) window to appear.
Pick your DOCX file. Navigate to the location of the DOCX file you wish to convert, then click on the file once to highlight it.
Click on Open. This option is situated at the bottom-right corner of the window. Clicking on it will upload the DOCX file to the conversion website.
Scroll down and tap on Convert file. This choice can be found towards the bottom of the page. The website will commence converting your file.
Tap on Download. After the conversion is complete, you'll find this light-green button next to your file's name. Clicking it will initiate the download of the file onto your computer.
- Depending on your browser's settings, you might need to specify a save location or confirm the download before the DOC file starts downloading.
Helpful Hints
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DOC files are compatible with online viewing platforms like Google Docs.
Cautions
- If your DOCX file contains advanced formatting (e.g., fonts, colors, graphics, or icons) not supported by the DOC format, the formatting won't appear in the DOC version of the file. This may lead to other formatting issues, such as text being misplaced.
