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

Anonymous
2014-03-19T16:09:23+00:00

how can I change this file to a doc. file

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  1. Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 322K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2016-09-24T21:46:59+00:00

    If you upload a copy of the file to a folder on your OneDrive and set that FOLDER to be shared and get a link to the folder and paste it into a message that you post back here, someone may be able to recover the file for you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-09-24T21:58:42+00:00

    Hello thanks for the reply but i ran on office repair and it resolved the issue

    cheers

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-12-11T15:52:22+00:00

    I also tried the "rename" suggestion.  Got that same error message as Susie.  I created a Word document, using MSO 365 so Word2016, on 12/8/17.  Saved it, closed it, worked on it a few more times within a day, tried to open it on 12/10/17 and started getting the same error message reported originally.  My documents save by default as .docx.  Help please!

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-01-17T04:05:04+00:00

    Hello, I have the same problem.  I originally created a word doc using the Word program of Windows 10 Home edition.  Now I can't open the document.  I've tried the troubleshooting and it doesn't seem to work.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks, Scott

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