- The .docx format replaces the .doc format. Users with older versions of Word can open a .docx file after installing the Microsoft Compatibility Pack. Alternately, users can use an online converter tool (see Resources below).
- If you have Open Office on your computer, you must use the Open XML Translator. If you have a Mac, you will need the Microsoft's Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.
- Microsoft claims that Word 2007 allows users to create more professional looking documents and features additional benefits over previous versions of Word, including quick style and themes, blog publishing and diagram and charting capability (see product overview link in Resources).
- The cost to purchase the full version of Word 2007 as a new product is $229. An upgrade for users with previous versions of Word is also available at $109.95.
- Microsoft offers a free 60-day trial of this new Word 2007 software on its website.
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