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I am attempting to open Visio 2003-2010 (.vsd) versions in Visio 2016 (.vsdx) but I keep getting an error.
I have updated my settings as suggested.
I have also attempted to follow the instructions in this post. But I don't seem to have the options that are stated.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/782269/opening-file-crashes-visio-2019.html
Please let me know what I need to do to convert these documents to Visio 2016 (.vsdx) or at least open them.
Hi @Ann Benander ,
The openspec-* tags are dedicated to supporting issues related to open specifications. You can find open specifications here https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/openspecs/. Since your question does not pertain to one of these specifications, I've removed the openspecs tag and added the office-visio-itpro tag. Hopefully this will get your post the proper attention.
Also, please try this link for information:
Open or trust a Visio file with External App Links
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/open-or-trust-a-visio-file-with-external-app-links-7961c2b8-53ad-4c8a-b372-c556f5753077
Best Regards,
Jeff McCashland
Microsoft Open Specifications
Hi @Ann Benander ,
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