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Microsoft Office 2007 — Index
Saving A Single File in Office Version 97 — 2003 Format
Changing the Default Saved File Format to Office Version 97 — 2003
Overview
Microsoft Office 2007 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. The new 2007 version saves files in a new format. Previous versions of any of these software programs CANNOT open the new file format, however, Office 2007 can open files saved in any Office version.
So what do you do when someone sends you a file in the 2007 format and your computer has an older software version? Below are three options. In the meantime, please be patient with others when you receive or send a file in the 2007 format. Take into consideration what software version they may have on their computer.
Options
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The easiest thing to do is ask the person to save the file in an older version of the program and resend it to you. The next section will walk you through this simple process.
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If you have an older version of any of the Office Products (version 2000, 2002 (XP), or 2003) then you can download and install a "converter." This will allow you to open the new 2007 file formats without upgrading to Office 2007. Please note that this converter does NOT upgrade your software to the 2007 version of Office. It merely allows you to open files that were saved in the 2007 format.
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Consider upgrading to Office 2007. Click this link to find a number of options to purchase software while you are a student at WCCC.
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Saving A Single File in Office Version 97 — 2003 Format
Click on the
Office
button and select 
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Choose the appropriate file type from the list below, name
the file
, and finish by clicking on 
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| Word |  |
| Excel |  |
| PowerPoint |  |
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Changing the Default Saved File Format to Office Version 97 — 2003
This will only change the file format of NEW documents or files. To change an existing file format follow the steps to Saving A Single File in Office Version 97 — 2003 Format.
| Word | Excel | PowerPoint | ||
Step 1 — Click on the Office
Button in the upper left corner of the screen |
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| Step 2 — Choose Options
in the lower right corner of the window that opens |  |
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Step 3 — Click on Save |
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Step 4 — Choose file type
from the drop down list box to the
right of
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Word 97-2003 Document (*.doc) |
Excel 97-2003 Workbook (*.xls) |
PowerPoint Presentation 97-2003 |
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Step 5 — Click on Okay
in lower right corner of the window |
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Step 6 — Close Program |
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Watch a Video
California State University at Long Beach has put together a short video on saving individual files in the older version of MS Office and changing the default saved version. Click here to view.
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Obtaining Microsoft Converter
Follow this link to the Microsoft web site to download the converter software if you choose this option. WCCC CANNOT provide support in installing or troubleshooting this program.
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Purchasing Office 2007
Follow this link to obtain information on purchasing Office 2007.