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It remains widely popular so learn everything you can about it.","What is a docx file? A DOCX file is the default document format for Microsoft Word, using an XML-based structure to store text, formatting, images, and other content. It replaced the older DOC format starting with Microsoft Office 2007 and is now the standard for word processing across most platforms. DOCX files are compressed, widely […]","What is a docx file? A DOCX file is the default document format for Microsoft Word, using an XML-based structure...","\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-a-docx-file\">What is a docx file?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A DOCX file is the default document format for Microsoft Word, using an XML-based structure to store text, formatting, images, and other content. It replaced the older DOC format starting with Microsoft Office 2007 and is now the standard for word processing across most platforms. DOCX files are compressed, widely compatible, and can be opened by Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, and many other applications.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As teams generate and share more files like DOCX, keeping them organized becomes critical. \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fglossary\u002Ffile-management\u002F\">File management\u003C\u002Fa> is the practice of storing, organizing, locating, and distributing digital files.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--how-to-open-it\">How to open it\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The DOCX is a smaller document file format than the DOC, making it convenient to send via email and store on a hard drive. The DOCX is a compressed file, meaning it’s shrunken in size to reduce its impact on storage space. A DOCX is opened either using Microsoft Word or alternative, third-party programs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It’s one of the most popular \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fdocument-file-types\u002F\">document file types\u003C\u002Fa>, which is convenient when sharing with others. In fact, most users have Microsoft Word and can easily open and edit the file. In a team setting, a DOCX is ideal due to its editing capabilities. Team members can quickly share and edit the DOCX amongst one another, making it perfect for projects and campaigns.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F03\u002F19193437\u002Fdocx-document-file-12.jpg\" alt=\"A keyboard with the document file icon.\" class=\"wp-image-35879\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F03\u002F19193437\u002Fdocx-document-file-12.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F03\u002F19193437\u002Fdocx-document-file-12-450x300.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F03\u002F19193437\u002Fdocx-document-file-12-768x512.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The DOCX has vast editing capabilities.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--when-to-use-a-different-document-file\">When to use a different document file\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Articles, newsletters and advertisements are best created using DOCX.  A DOCX is used to create resumes and cover letters, though it’s not ideal because of how easy it is to edit a DOCX. In these instances, consider a different file format, especially for professional documents such as cover letters or resumes. A format such as a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fpdf-document-file\u002F\">PDF document file\u003C\u002Fa> is better in this instance because it’s harder to accidentally edit or change.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To convert a DOCX file:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Open the file in Microsoft Word\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Click ‘file’\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Click ‘save as’\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>From the dropdown menu, select the file type you wish to save it to (PDF, etc)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"563\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F01\u002F19195715\u002Fdocx-document-file-8.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of a user converting a DOCX file to .DOC\" class=\"wp-image-21526\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F01\u002F19195715\u002Fdocx-document-file-8.png 1125w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F01\u002F19195715\u002Fdocx-document-file-8-450x225.png 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F01\u002F19195715\u002Fdocx-document-file-8-1024x512.png 1024w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F01\u002F19195715\u002Fdocx-document-file-8-768x384.png 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Convert a DOCX using Microsoft Word.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, if you prefer to let a converter program handle the conversion process, those are widely available. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zamzar.com\u002Fconvert\u002Fdocx-to-doc\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zamzar’s\u003C\u002Fa> browser-based system has an easy-to-use interface and doesn’t require installation of a program to use. Give it a shot if you have multiple files to convert, as it might save you time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider the ways in which a DOCX benefits different companies and teams. As tech progressed, Microsoft changed the way its document file type construction. Look for future similar developments to bolster potential.\u003C\u002Fp>",2,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F01\u002F19195716\u002Fdocx-document-file-6.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F01\u002F19195716\u002Fdocx-document-file-6-450x450.jpg","Picture of the DOCX icon.",624,626,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"marketing-technology","Marketing technology","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fmarketing-technology\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19193114\u002Findesign-vs-illustrator-27-450x305.jpg",17697,"indesign-vs-illustrator","InDesign vs Illustrator – The ultimate design software comparison","Compare InDesign vs Illustrator to learn which features support the needs of your project. Here are some crucial features to guide your decision.","\u002Fblog\u002Findesign-vs-illustrator\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F01\u002F19193916\u002Fvideo-cloud-storage-15-450x392.jpg",20611,"video-cloud-storage","Modern video cloud storage programs","Video cloud storage houses an entire collection of video files online. Not all systems are created equal – here are the best three available.","\u002Fblog\u002Fvideo-cloud-storage\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19194000\u002Fonedrive-vs-google-drive-450x300.jpg",32869,"onedrive-vs-google-drive","OneDrive vs Google Drive – A detailed comparison","There are plenty of similar cloud storage systems but have some key differences. Learn more in this OneDrive vs Google Drive breakdown.","\u002Fblog\u002Fonedrive-vs-google-drive\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1790156593056]