Office 2007 file extension changes

[mskeeters]

I'd sure like to know why MicroSoft decided to change the file extensions in Office 2007! The files won't open for people who use the 2003 version when I email it. AND when I try to cut and paste a row in Exel from an new file to an old file, it won't work! This is such a pain, because that means I have to save the file in both versions to maintain my ability to transfer cell information, or if I need to send a .doc to someone! Why? Why? Why?

 

[pooch]

I'd sure like to know why MicroSoft decided to change the file extensions in Office 2007! The files won't open for people who use the 2003 version when I email it. AND when I try to cut and paste a row in Exel from an new file to an old file, it won't work! This is such a pain, because that means I have to save the file in both versions to maintain my ability to transfer cell information, or if I need to send a .doc to someone! Why? Why? Why?

Hi mskeeters, Welcome to the Forum.

I do not know why Microsoft changes things, however if you go to; http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...70-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en You can download a plugin for the computers that still use Office 2003 to enable them to read the 2007 files. Take notice of the warning about updates!!

This is I realize, not a fix, but it is a workaround that might help.

Pooch