docx compression

[Charlie_Bucket]

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: Intel

Hello
When documents are repeatedly saved in the docx form, does the compression involved degrade the document in any way? What if pictures are in the document?
Regards, Charlie.

 

[John McGhie]

Hi Charlie:

Short answer: No.

The compression used is "Zip" (Base 64) compression. It is lossless and
reversible. The only effect on the pictures is that they probably will not
compress any further (depending on their format).

Good question

Cheers

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: Intel

Hello
When documents are repeatedly saved in the docx form, does the compression
involved degrade the document in any way? What if pictures are in the
document?
Regards, Charlie.

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[Charlie_Bucket]

Thank you for that answer.