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Are you running an older version of Word and can't open the .DOCX file you just got in an email? This format was introduced in Word 2007, but can cause a lot of problems with older versions of Word as well as other word processors. Luckily, converting these documents is fairly easy. See Step 1 below to learn how. | Are you running an older version of Word and can't open the .DOCX file you just got in an email? This format was introduced in Word 2007, but can cause a lot of problems with older versions of Word as well as other word processors. Luckily, converting these documents is fairly easy. See Step 1 below to learn how. | ||
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#Download your converted file. After a moment, your converted document will be available to download. Depending on the service, your file may be emailed to you, or it may be provided as a download link directly on the site. If you are using a conversion program, the file will be placed in the folder you designated for converted documents. | #Download your converted file. After a moment, your converted document will be available to download. Depending on the service, your file may be emailed to you, or it may be provided as a download link directly on the site. If you are using a conversion program, the file will be placed in the folder you designated for converted documents. | ||
===Using Google Drive=== | ===Using Google Drive=== | ||
| − | #Open Google Drive. Google Drive will convert documents to the Google format, which will allow you to open it. You can then download it as a different format, or edit it directly in Drive. Google Drive requires a free [[Make | + | #Open Google Drive. Google Drive will convert documents to the Google format, which will allow you to open it. You can then download it as a different format, or edit it directly in Drive. Google Drive requires a free [[Make a Google Account|Google account]]. |
#Upload your file. Click the red Upload button, located next to the Crete button in the upper-left corner of the page. It looks like an upwards-pointing arrow over a horizontal line. | #Upload your file. Click the red Upload button, located next to the Crete button in the upper-left corner of the page. It looks like an upwards-pointing arrow over a horizontal line. | ||
#*A file browser will open, allowing you to search for the file on your computer. | #*A file browser will open, allowing you to search for the file on your computer. | ||
