How do I get the latest version of Microsoft Word to save files as .doc?

Question

Or is there some other program (I also have Word Pad and One Note) or freeware that will do it easier or better?

Answer 1

when u hit save as under it it should allow u to save it as another file type

Answer 2

Click the Office Button

Save As.

Then select 'Word 97-2003'

It will then save it as a .doc file

Answer 3

go to office button > save as(mouse over) > word 97-2003 document. Don't waste your time trying to write a report in wordpad. happy typing!

Answer 4

Just download a free copy of openoffice, link below

Answer 5

1. Open Microsoft Word, click office icon at the top left.

2. Now, Click the Word Options

3. Select Save in the left pane, then select Word 97-2003 Documents from the drop down.

4. Click OK

and that's it

Answer 6

Click the logo on the upper left side, the dropdown menu shows Save As, select the type save you want and save it.