Open docx files with Word 2000

In Office 2007 Microsoft changed its basis in the open XML file format.

An "X" in the name of the document, such as DOCX to a Word document 2007 or 2010 shows this change. While the file format is different, users of Word 2000 or DOCX files can open.

Method I

Download and install the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack is a way to users of Word 2000 DOCX files can open.

Once this free Compatibility Pack is installed, a user can open, edit, print and save DOCX files. Some features in Word 2007 or 2010, such as graphics or equations will be different in Word 2000 because the version of the program does not include these features.

Method II

Word 2000 users can the DOCX document something convert the Word 2000 as a document Word (DOC) and RTF (rich text format) file can read.

Navigate to the file online converters such as DOCX converter or Zamzar to convert the file.

Method III

Word 2000 users can apply your DOCX documents in a 97-2003 .doc file for Word 2007 or 2010 application users.

No conversion is required. Word 2000 users simply opens the file for editing.