Old Version Of Word

[tearinghair]

I'm using a version of Word which dates back many years. How can I find out precisely which one it is, please? Most of the time, if I receive a Word document via email it converts it automatically to a newer version, but when I tried to send a fairly large attachment the recipient was unable to open it satisfactorily; so I think it may be time to upgrade it as I'm about to start another project.

[Mamyalynne]

https://liberty.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sys_kb_id=7e56d58e358829405af1cb6de5727f5a

[Mamyalynne]

or

https://wordaddins.com/support/how-to-find-out-what-version-of-word-you-have/

[tearinghair]

Thank you, Mamya. It's Word 2002, installed originally with XP but transferred when I upgraded to Windows 7.
My son sent me details of the newest version, which I was planning to download from Amazon, but in the three days it's taken me to decide to do it the price has gone up £23. Now wondering whether to hang on for a bit in case special offers appear as the students are gearing up for university.

[Bertrum]

Word 2002 documents should be readable in any newer version of Microsoft Word. Have you downloaded all the updates available. Are you using a font that is obscure and may not be on the recipients PC

[tearinghair]

Computer is set to install Windows updates automatically, so I assume that's OK. I always use Times New Roman or Ariel.

[Bertrum]

I would have thought it a bit unlikely to be a problem with updates but thought it worth checking. Do you have the option to update other Microsoft products enabled within Windows Updates?

[Tuvok]

You don't need to spend money on Word - just get yourself Open Office.

Its FREE!

https://www.openoffice.org

Just be aware that it defaults to saving in its own format, but you can save in Word format.

[tearinghair]

I don't know, Bertrum. Tuvok, I'll try that, thanks.