Hi, Trying to keep this jaws related. When I open a .docx file using word 2003 on an xp pro system,a dialog box opened, and jaws spoke that something was available for word 2003 to open a .docx file. And it could go get it and install it. Jaws read all the boxes and it was installed. No problems Since the bulk of this conversation is non jaws related. I might suggest subscribing to blindtech. you can send an email to blindtech-subscribe@yahoogroups You can put subscribe in the subject field if you wish. a place to talk about technology as it effects the blind, including jaws. I think that James might appreciate a few of these threads moving there. Jaws 10 user. Rich Sherman Blindtech moderator. ----- Original Message ----- From: p.wildcat1234@xxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 3:08 PM Hi list this is kenny. The program that you download from the ms web site is the office 2007 compatibility pac If you have office xp 2002 or office 2003 You can install this program and it will let you open a word2007 file with the dot dox extention.