How to Convert Docx to Doc

The most common file types for word processing are DOC and DOCX. Microsoft’s Word program used DOC most of the time until 2003. Since 2007, Word’s default format has been DOCX, but you can still open and save DOC files if you want to. Text documents like reports, letters, and resumes are Convert Docx to Doc.

They can have pictures, charts, graphs, and plain or formatted text. They can also have a template that can be changed. Since 2007, Microsoft Word documents have been saved in the DOCX format instead of the DOC format. Microsoft Word is used a lot at home, at work, and in schools to make documents like reports, letters, and resumes that are formatted.

DOCX files can have pictures, tables, charts, and embedded media, as well as text. They can also be a template that can be changed. Word is part of Microsoft Office, which can be bought as software or used online with a Microsoft 365 subscription.

How to Convert Docx to Doc

Using Word on Windows to Convert Docx to Doc

• Open the DOCX file in Word. Double-click the DOCX file to open it in Microsoft Word.
• Click File. It’s in the upper-left side of the Word window. A pop-out menu will appear on the left side of the page.
• Click Save As. This option is in the middle of the pop-out menu on the left side of the window.
• Double-click This PC. It’s in the middle of the window. A “Save As” window will appear.

• Enter a new name for the DOC file. Type in whatever you want to name the DOC version of your file.
• Click the “Save as type” drop-down box. It’s near the bottom of the “Save As” window. A drop-down menu will appear.
• Click Word 97-2003 Document. This option is in the drop-down menu. The Word 97-2003 Document format uses the DOC file extension.
• Select a save location. On the left side of the window, click the folder in which you want to save your document.
• Click Save. It’s in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so will save a DOC version of your document in the selected save location.

Using Word on a Mac

• Open the DOCX file in Word. In most cases, simply double-clicking the DOCX file will open it in Word.
• Click File. It’s in the upper-left side of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
• Click Save As…. This option is in the File drop-down menu. Doing so opens the “Save As” window.
• Enter a new name for the DOC file. Type in whatever you want to call the DOC version of the file.
• Click the “File Format” drop-down box. It’s near the bottom of the window. A drop-down menu will appear.
• Click Word 97-2004 Document. This option is in the drop-down menu. Doing so selects the DOC file type as your save option.
• Select a save location. On the left side of the window, click the folder in which you want to save your converted document.
• Click Save. It’s a blue button in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so will save a DOC version of your document in the selected save location.

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