Word cannot open this file the file format does not match the file extension (C:\users\...\spreadsheet_contents.docx)

Question

how can I change this file to a doc. file

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Try repairing Office 2010 and then try to open the Word file in Word 2010.

From Control Panel navigate to Programs and/or Programs and Features.

Right-click on Office 2010 and click on Change > Repair or just select the Repair option.

After completing repair make sure to restart the computer.

Check if you are able to open the Word .docx files with Word 2010.

Try the above step and let us know the result.

Thank you.

Answer 2

I had exactly the same problem. I was able to open a version of the file in Notepad using the 7Zip (which I downloaded online). I'm still working on actually opening the original file though.

Answer 3

Thanks Daniel, this fixed the problem!

Answer 4

how can I change this file to a doc. file

Hi Microsoft Community,

I was able to fix my corrupted .docx file by uploading it to Google doc and redownload it in .docx format.

Try it out.

Answer 5

I am having the same problem and changing it to a .doc did not make a difference

I will try .zip 

If anyone has any other ideas then please let me know

Thanks

Sas.