You may want to change the version format that Word 2007 saves documents in so that others that don’t have Word 2007 may be able to view it. Follow these steps to change the default format documents are saved in by default.

1. Click the Office Button and select Word Options.

2. Click Save on the left.

3. For Save file in this format: select the format that you wish Word 2007 to save your files in.

4. Click OK when you’re done.