Converting a doc file to a docx file in Microsoft Word for Windows

The doc file type in Microsoft Word was used from Word 97 to Word 2003. There are instances where you may encounter an old file, and need to convert it to the current file type, docx. One instance to convert a doc file to docx is when checking document accessibility. The accessibility checker is not available in the doc file format.

The Microsoft website includes instructions on how to convert your file from a doc to a docx.