DOCX files are more complex and sophisticated, but they also have some benefits and advantages. For example, DOCX files have no size limit, and they can support longer and more descriptive file names.

File formats usually have a file extension that indicates the type of data they contain, such as .pdf, .docx, .xlsx, .jpg, etc. Add your perspective Help others by sharing more (125 characters min ...

If .docx is here to stay, but most users still have Word 2003, what’s the best way to manage file format conflicts? Here are some strategies that may help, depending upon what version of Word ...

To convert the Microsoft Word DOCX file into a standard Word DOC file format, we’re going to be using the textutil command line tool. The Terminal is generally considered advanced, but this is easy ...

While Office Word will always save in DOCX format, but the default save options may have changed. To change it, click on Save As > browser, and then from the dropdown, select Docx instead of RTF ...

Another version of Microsoft Office, another set of file-compatibility hassles. (No, really, thanks a ton, Microsoft.) Office 2007 brought with it the Docx format, which can’t easily be opened ...