How to Open Microsoft Word 2007 Documents in Word 2003

1. Open your Internet browser and navigate to the Microsoft Download Center (see Resources).
2. Read the 'Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint File Formats' download details page. Ensure that your computer meets the necessary system requirements, and then click on the 'Download' button. You will be taken to the 'Download Confirmation' page, and your file will eventually begin downloading.
3. Find the file entitled 'ileFormatConverters.exe' on your computer's hard drive. Double-click on 'ileFormatConverters.exe.' Your file should open and install on your computer. Once you have successfully installed the 'Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint File Formats' file on your computer, you can open Microsoft Word 2007 documents with Microsoft Word 2003.