How to open old Microsoft 97-2004 Word docs with Word 2011 Version 14.7.1 on my Mac?

Hello,

I use a Macbook Pro, late 2013 that runs Microsoft Office with Word V 14.7.1. On this same laptop, I've saved many old word documents (.doc) that I created on Office/Word 97-2004. Many upgrades of hardware and software later my current hardware/software combination can't open these older .doc files. Does anyone know of a way to open them?

Thanks so much!

Mark

MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS Sierra (10.12.5), Microsoft Office 14.7.1

Posted on Jul 24, 2017 3:17 PM

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Jul 24, 2017 3:24 PM in response to mpirtle

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mpirtle Author

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Jul 24, 2017 3:28 PM in response to Csound1

If this is not normal, what possible problems might I be facing? Better still, if you know workable solutions. Thanks!

Aug 2, 2017 6:49 PM in response to mpirtle

Why don't you take this to the Microsoft Word forums where you'll get an answer more quickly. Everyone there uses Word.

mpirtle Author

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Aug 2, 2017 7:12 PM in response to BobTheFisherman

Okay, I'll try that too. I have been corresponding with a knowledgeable person here as well. We may be getting closer to an answer. But thanks for the suggestion.

mpirtle Author

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Aug 3, 2017 9:32 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

Thanks Chris, I'll try that. Many thanks for your help.

Mark

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How to open old Microsoft 97-2004 Word docs with Word 2011 Version 14.7.1 on my Mac?