WdCompatibilityMode enumeration (Word)

Specifies the compatibility mode that Word uses when opening a document.


Name Value Description
wdCurrent 65535 Compatibility mode equivalent to the latest version of Word.
wdWord2003 11 Word is put into a mode that is most compatible with Word 2003. Features new to Word are disabled in this mode.
wdWord2007 12 Word is put into a mode that is most compatible with Word 2007. Features new to Word are disabled in this mode.
wdWord2010 14 Word is put into a mode that is most compatible with Word 2010. Features new to Word are disabled in this mode.
wdWord2013 15 Default. All Word features are enabled.

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