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Are files compatible between Microsoft Office 2003 and earlier versions of Office?

April 26, 2017compatible files Microsoft Office versions

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Are files compatible between Microsoft Office 2003 and earlier versions of Office?

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Word, Excel, and Power Point files are the same in Office 2003, XP, 2000 and Office 97. Documents can easily be transferred between versions with no special save or translation necessary. Access 2003, XP and 2000 databases do require Access 2003, 2000 or XP for proper operation. If you develop an Access database in Office 2000 (or later), you will be unable to access it with Access 97. Once you convert an Access 97 database to Access 2000 (or later), you will be unable to use Office 97 to access it.