I am formatting a document in Word for Mac 2016 as a rich text file. However, every time I save this document as a rich text file (rtf) it appears as in text file format and the formatting is destroyed. The words 'compatibility mode' pop up at the end of the file. Compatibility Mode turns off the new features so you can't accidentally introduce them into the old file format. The standard format for Office documents is called open XML file format (.docx), (.pptx), (.xlsx). The way you get out of Compatibility Mode is the exact opposite of what most people here posted. You do NOT save in the old file format.
Actually, I would strongly suggest that you do it the other way round.![Mac Mac](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/franchisecompatibilitymode-121009092123-phpapp02/95/franchise-compatibility-mode-3-728.jpg?cb=1349774592)
The new format is very very much more robust than the old one. It is also
about a quarter the size on disk.
about a quarter the size on disk.
You can safely send the new format to ANYONE. If they do not have the
converter for it, they can quickly get it, and it's free. On the PC, their
copy of Office will go out and get it automatically (and on the Mac too, if
they have enabled Office AutoUpdate).
converter for it, they can quickly get it, and it's free. On the PC, their
copy of Office will go out and get it automatically (and on the Mac too, if
they have enabled Office AutoUpdate).
Go up to the new format now, and stay there. Your documents will be much
more reliable, and anyone else can get the converter if they do not have the
latest version of Office.
more reliable, and anyone else can get the converter if they do not have the
latest version of Office.
Cheers
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A common Microsoft Word issue is when every new document is created in compatibility mode. This is readily viewable as Word appends [Compatibility Mode] next to the document name in the title bar.
It seems this is caused by older versions of MS Word that were either previously installed or that still exist in ones system. Say for example you had Word 2007 then decided to install Word 2013. New documents on Word 2013 will be created in compatibility mode.
This is because the more recent version of Word is using an older template from the previous or an existing prior version to create the new documents. To resolve this issue, the older template has to be updated to a newer template that corresponds with the current installation.
Stop New Documents From Being Created in Compatibility Mode
Compatibility Mode in Word 2013 Document |
- This will work on all newer versions of Word (2007, 2010, 2013 & 2016) and applies to users running Windows Vista or later
Remove Compatibility Mode In Word
1. Exit Word if it’s running
2. Launch the Run dialog using Win Key + R. Type %appdata% and press Enter. Alternatively, you can just open the “roaming” folder by following this path:
where C is the Windows Partition and username Pokemon emerald for mac download. is your Window’s account username.
3. In the roaming folder open the Microsoft folder then Templates
4. In the Templates folder find a file called Normal.dotm and rename it to something you like, for instance OldNormal.dotm Visual studio 2019 download for mac. or just delete if you know you won’t need to rollback to this template.
- Note: If you don’t have extensions enabled in Windows Explorer, the file in question appears as Normal in which case you should rename it to something like OldNormal.
Compatibility Mode On Mac
5. That’s it. Word shouldn’t create documents in compatibility mode anymore.
Office 365 Compatibility Mode
If you’ve problems following any of the steps, please refer to the youtube video I’ve embedded at the start of the steps. A subscribe to this blog’s channel would be much appreciated.