How to Open DOCX Files on Windows, Mac and Linux with 6 common ways?

"Ouch, who sent me a DOCX file? I cannot access it! What is it on earth? Who will help me out"? Have you ever met the similar condition that I ran into? Let's see how to solve this hot potato.

What is a .docx File?

Isn't it similiar to a .doc file? Yeah, we got the answer - a .docx file, in fact, is the extension of MS Word and created as a specific file in Microsoft Office 2007. As an extension of DOC files, a DOCX file has more powerful functions other than only a plat file editing program - you can even edit HTML code here! Thus MS Office does not contain "Microsoft Front Page", for there are many new features which has surpassed it.

Since there are three main operating systems(Windows, Mac and Linux OS) in our life, I will divide into three parts for different OS users to refer to:

How to Open DOCX Files on Windows Operating Systems?

1. As a .docx file is a kind of new file extension developed by Microsoft, you can download and install the latest version (a trial for a period of 60 - day use) of Microsoft Office 2007 by clicking here.



2. The Microsoft Website also provides Microsoft Compatibility Pack for users, this pack can open, read and edit Word, Excel and Powerpoint 2007 files for us, which is able to work with Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003, Excel Viewer 2003, and PowerPoint Viewer 2003.




3. There are several tools for us to utilitze, such as Open XML Translator, which is a versatile for us to open, view and edit DOCX files with ease.



4. Another helper is Word Viewer application 2007, provided by Microsoft as well, which is able to view, print and copy Word document - including DOCX files, DOCM files, RTF, TXT, HTML and so forth.

How to Open DOCX Files on Mac OS?

1. Download Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac from Microsoft website, which is designed for Mac users to directly open DOCX files.



2. Try Open XML File Format Converter for Mac offered by Microsoft, as this is a tool for older Office Mac users to open, edit and save a .docx file on Mac OS.

How to Open DOCX Files on Linux OS ?

It doesn't seem that Microsoft has developed certain tools for Linux OS. Aren't there ways to open DOCX files for Linux users? Do not be frustrated, for there are alternative ways for Linux users to open DOCX files easily and quickly.

Actually, it's very easy and convenient for Linux users to realize the goal - convert your DOCX files online£¡There are three websites recommended to Linux users to Convert their DOCX files to DOC files (MS Word 97-2003 compatible format files):

1. Docx Converter: www.docx-converter.com
You can either browse the DOCX files and then let it convert, or you can also download the appropriate tool to help you. This site is free to convert.

2. DOCX2DOC: www.docx2doc.com
Also, this site provides two ways for you to convert: online DOCX to DOC conversion costs merely $5 dollars for instant access or a 24 hour delay for free conversions. There is a DOCX converter provided for users to download: docXconverter.



3. www.zamzar.com
This site only provides online conversion with free of charge. It cannot only help users to convert DOCX files, but also XLSX, or PPTX file formats (MS Office 2007 file extensions).