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Office 2007 uses a newer file format than Office 2003. For example, instead of .doc, a file from Word 2007 will be in the .docx format, something Office 2003 doesn't understand. For compatibility, Office 2007 can be made to save files in the .doc format. Office 2003 can also gain compatibility with Office 2007 file formats by downloading and installing an add-in at http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=DC101298101033&CTT=5&Origin=HA100444731033

More on this at http://new-digital-world.blogspot.com/2008/03/office-2007-files-to-office-2003.html

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