File Extension | DOCX |
Full Name | Microsoft Word 2007/2010 Open XML Document Format |
The .docx file type refers to Microsoft word’s most recent file type. Beginning with the 2007 version of Word, Microsoft’s proprietary software for word processing, the word files are now saved with the .docx extension instead of the old .doc. This is in line with Microsoft’s approach to be compliant with the open XML standards.
File Extension | DOCM |
Full Name | Microsoft Word 2007/2010 Open XML Macro-enabled Document Format |
DOCM file format is a extended version of DOCX format that supports macros. DCOM file is a text document file used by Microsoft Office suite. The file stores data in XML format. Macros allow users to automate repetitive tasks, calcualtions, or formatting settings to save time. DOCM macros can be activated using keyboard shortcuts.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DOCX") to another (referred to as "DOCM"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DOCX file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format DOCX to format DOCM becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DOCX to DOCM file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format DOCX and transforming it into format DOCM. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DOCX to DOCM converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DOCX to DOCM. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the DOCX file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.