Save-As file type in W2007

[cayce]

The file type used with Save-As in W2007 seems to selectively change from
machine to machine. By that I mean, when I choose File> Save-As to a file
that existed and I've modified, and the file type is .docm, the file type
stays .docm with the new file name I type in. When a coworker chooses File>
Save-As with this same .docm file, it changes the file type to .docx. If he
is not careful to notice this when changing the file name, he’ll end up with
a different file-type too, losing the macros in the process.

I know there is an option in Word Settings under Save for default. My
coworker’s and mine are both set to .docx as the default. So I do not
understand why we have a different result with File> Save-As. He has a
laptop, I have a desktop. We are both using XP for operating system.


Has anyone else found this out and have a fix for it?

 

[Graham Mayor]

Here too the file type defaults to docx when using Save As > Word Document.
This appears to be the normal intended behaviour.
If you use SaveAs > Other formats, you are offered the same filename c/w the
docm extension.
Either way it us usually preferable to save macros in templates.

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[Stefan Blom]

But note that you can click directly on the Save As command (under the
Office button) which takes you directly to the Save As dialog box; then
you'll get the behavior of previous versions of Word.

 

[Robert]

But note that you can click directly on the Save As command (under the
Office button) which takes you directly to the Save As dialog box; then
you'll get the behavior of previous versions of Word.

or you can press the F12 function key.

 

[Stefan Blom]

That's even quicker of course.

 

[cayce]

Apologies to all as I see I never gave feedback on suggestions here!

It turned out that my coworkers were using slightly different Save-as steps
than I which led to the saving as a .docx. It's these little nuances
sometimes that can drive you crazy.

Thanks to all who offered solutions here. I do appreciate the help.

That's even quicker of course.