Microsoft Office File Format Converters

Newer versions of Microsoft Office (2007 and 2010 for Windows and 2008 and 2011 for Macintosh) use a new file format which requires converters to open in older versions of Microsoft Office. If you have an older version of Microsoft Office on your computer, you may need the following converters to open files whose names end in .docx, .xlsx, or .pptx.

Windows users with Microsoft Office 2000, XP, or 2003

Please follow the instructions at this link to download and install converters for your Office 2000, XP, or 2003:

• Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint File Formats

Macintosh users with Microsoft Office X or 2004

Please follow the instructions at this link to download and install converters for your Office X or 2004:

• Microsoft Office Open XML File Format Converter for Mac

For assistance, please contact the Information Technology HelpDesk at 510.430.2005, email helpdesk@mills.edu, or submit a request at helpdesk.mills.edu.