docXConverter is a program for opening and using files saved in the new Word 2007 default format, docx or in the new Excel 2007 default format, xlsx. docXConverter allows you to open docx or xlsx files with a program currently installed on your computer, even if none of your programs are capable of doing so on their own. For a docx file docXConverter converts the file to an RTF file, and then instructs one of the programs on your computer to open that file. For a xlsx file docXConverter converts the file to a CSV file, and then instructs one of the programs on your computer to open
There's no need to shell out 20 bucks, IMHO.
Say you have the file MyDreams.docx to convert.
Fire up Terminal and type: textutil -convert doc MyDreams.docx
Then hit Return.
Description of the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 1.1.5
Open XML Converter lets you convert Open XML files that were created in Office 2008 for Mac or Office 2007 for Windows so that you can open, edit, and save them in earlier versions of Office for Mac. Open XML Converter can convert Word documents, Excel workbooks, and PowerPoint presentations that are in the Open XML Format so that you can open and edit the files in Office 2004 for Mac. You can convert and open one file, or you can convert lots of files.
Update Details
This update improves security. It includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code.
20 bucks for a converter, for only one file type to another??
it would be easier to just ask the person that makes the docx file to save it so it is backwards compatible...
or to just get virtual pc/bootcamp/etc... with word 2007 and do it yourself and also get a lot more stuff..
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docXConverter is a program for opening and using files saved in the new Word 2007 default format, docx or in the new Excel 2007 default format, xlsx. docXConverter allows you to open docx or xlsx files with a program currently installed on your computer, even if none of your programs are capable of doing so on their own. For a docx file docXConverter converts the file to an RTF file, and then instructs one of the programs on your computer to open that file. For a xlsx file docXConverter converts the file to a CSV file, and then instructs one of the programs on your computer to open that file. docXConverter makes sure that the contents, the graphics and the layout of the original docx document are kept in utmost fidelity. Use docXConverter to open docx files in a word processor not compatible with Word 2007, to import docx files to a desktop publishing or graphic program or, if you are using an email program for example, use docXConverter to open docx files in text format. Use docXConverter to open xlsx files in a spreadsheet not compatible with Excel 2007, or to import xlsx files to a database program.
Say you have the file MyDreams.docx to convert.
Fire up Terminal and type: textutil -convert doc MyDreams.docx
Then hit Return.
That's all!
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Description of the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 1.1.5
Open XML Converter lets you convert Open XML files that were created in Office 2008 for Mac or Office 2007 for Windows so that you can open, edit, and save them in earlier versions of Office for Mac. Open XML Converter can convert Word documents, Excel workbooks, and PowerPoint presentations that are in the Open XML Format so that you can open and edit the files in Office 2004 for Mac. You can convert and open one file, or you can convert lots of files.
Update Details
This update improves security. It includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code.
Release Date: June 8, 2010
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it would be easier to just ask the person that makes the docx file to save it so it is backwards compatible...
or to just get virtual pc/bootcamp/etc... with word 2007 and do it yourself and also get a lot more stuff..
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