How to save documents as .doc
Word
365
By default, Word saves all documents in the newest format (*.docx), but you can change the default format to
.doc or anything else.
To do this, follow the next steps:
1. On the File tab, click the Options button:
![Word for Microsoft 365 options Word 365 options](/images/tips/word_button365/365.png)
2. In the Word Options dialog box, on the Save tab, choose the format you prefer in the list Save files in this format:
![Save Word for Microsoft 365 options Save Word 365 options](/images/tips/338_365/1.png)
3. Click OK.
See also this tip in French: Comment enregistrer des documents au format .doc.