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How do I open .docx files?

Microsoft introduced the .docx file format in its new Office 2007 applications to replace the commonly used .doc format.  Office 2007 is the application we use here at APA.  The problem with the change from .doc to .docx is that many users are either working with prior versions of Word or do not have Word installed.

There is an easy (and free) solution!

With Microsoft Word Viewer and the Microsoft Compatibility Pack, you can view, print, and copy document contents to another program. However, you cannot edit an open document, save a document, or create a new document.

For more information, and to download, click the links below to visit Microsoft's download page.  Save both .exe files to your Desktop, and double-click each to begin the installation.

• Microsoft Word Viewer
  View, print and copy Word documents, even if you don't have Word installed.
  
  
• Microsoft Compatibility Pack
  View, print and modify Word documents, if you use an older version of Microsoft Word. Provides compatibility with all document types in Word Viewer.
  

Good luck!