Phoumy Works in an Office That Has Just Started Using

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Essay

Phoumy works in an office that has just started using Word 2007. He received a memo that all documents from this day forward are to be saved using the default Word 2007 file extension. As a result of this memo, Phoumy decides he needs to read about and understand Compatibility Mode. Phoumy has been following the directive to save all files using the .docx file extension. But, he has to send a letter electronically to a customer. He does not know if the customer is using Word 2007. What should he do?

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