10 Ways to Open .Docx Word Files When a .docx file cannot be opened by regular means (as listed below), you might need a special tool to repair Word document.

A couple of months ago, we told you how to convert .docx files to .doc format without Microsoft Word. Hints readers remind us of a few more ways to do the same thing.

Just upload a Docx file to this free Web service and it'll convert it to the more universally compatible Doc format. Want to add a Docx converter to your Web site?

Doc or Docx? Which Office Format to Use For those using older versions of Microsoft Word, or other non-Microsoft word processing software, the new .docx format can be a real pain. It has caused ...