Compatibility issues arise when you open a document created with an older version of Word in a newer version of the Word application. The error usually occurs near the file name (compatibility mode). A compatibility mode issue (temporarily) disables the Word feature, which restricts users with newer versions of Word from editing documents. This error also disables the new Word features that may be present in the new Word version. In this post, we will talk about how to change the compatibility mode in Word.
Here are the steps to follow when disabling compatibility in Word:
1. To get started, find the Word app on your computer. Double-click on it to open the app. To open an existing document, click the File button on the toolbar. Then, find the "Open" button.
You can also use the keyboard shortcut to open a new document, which is Ctrl+O.
2. On the toolbar, find the "File" tab and click on it.
3. In the File section, select the "Options" button.
4. In the "Word Options" pane, click the "Save" button. Then, find the "Save the file in this format" drop-down button. From the menu, select Word Documentdocx option.
5. Finally, click the "OK" button to save the changes.
Here are the steps to follow:
1. To get started as well, please find the Word application on your computer. Double-click on it to open the app. To open an existing document, click the File button on the toolbar. Then, find the "Open" button.
2. Then find the "File" tab and click on it.
3. In the File section, select the Info button.
4. Click the "Check Problem" drop-down button. Then, click on the "Check Compatibility" option.
5. In the Microsoft Word Compatibility Checker, select the Check compatibility when saving a document check box.
6. Finally, click the "OK" button.
Here are the steps to follow:
1. Also locate "Microsoft Word Compatibility Checker".
2. In the "Microsoft Word Compatibility Checker", uncheck the check box of "Check compatibility when saving document".
3. Finally, click the "OK" button.
Here are the steps to avoid compatibility issues. Note: This may not be an effective way to prevent compatibility issues.
1. On the document you want to save, find the "File" tab and click on it.
2. In the File section, select the "Save As" button.
3. Select the location where you want to save the document.
4. Enter a name for the document in the File Name section.
5. Select the Word document section in the "Save Type" section.