Re: Which DL to use

New versions *are* backward-compatible, but old versions cannot always be "forward compatible." In this case, the file format was changed between Word 2003 and Word 2007 (as it also was between 95 and 97), so a converter is required.

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Words into Type
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"bobnrobin" <bobnrobin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:5A562F04-5B5A-433A-84E2-0693A985A462@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx


"Graham Mayor" wrote:

Mary's advice is the most practical, but in order to open Word 2007
documents and display Word 2007 fonts, you will need the compatibility
pack - http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/products/HA101686761033.aspx

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Thanks, Graham,
In retrospect, why did I not even think about future versions of Word not
being backward compatible.... Thanks for the link. That's my option for
now, so will just have to grin and bear it.
Thanks again, for taking the time to reply.
bobnrobin




bobnrobin wrote:
> Older computer with Works 6 plus Word 2002. Today received files
> that when tried to open got a popup saying it was created with a
> later ver. of Word and would need a "convertor" to read. Checked the
> Office DL site, but noticed there were several choices - couple very
> large - 4 and 2 hrs for DL. On dialup that will be magnified.
> Would very much appreciate if someone could offer help and advice as
> to best course.
> Thanks in advance
> bobnrobin





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