Policy

Set default compatibility mode on file creation

This policy setting allows you to specify the default compatibility mode when creating new files in Word. There are four modes: 1. Word 2003: This mode disables features in Word that are not compatible with Word 2003. 2. Word 2007: This mode disables features in Word that are not compatible with Word 2007. 3. Word 2010: This mode disables features in Word that are not compatible with Word 2010. 4. Full functionality mode: This mode ensures that all new features remain enabled. This is the default setting for Word. Note: Not all file formats support all four Compatibility Modes. Open XML file formats such as .docx and .dotx, support all four modes.

Policy
Pack Microsoft Office
Category Microsoft Word 2016 / Word Options / Save
Policy ID 4418db39a308
Internal name L_SetDefaultCompatibilityModeOnFileCreation

Registry

Copy registry mappings

HKCU\software\policies\microsoft\office\16.0\word\options\compatmode

Policy notes

This policy setting allows you to specify the default compatibility mode when creating new files in Word. There are four modes: 1. Word 2003: This mode disables features in Word that are not compatible with Word 2003. 2. Word 2007: This mode disables features in Word that are not compatible with Word 2007. 3. Word 2010: This mode disables features in Word that are not compatible with Word 2010. 4. Full functionality mode: This mode ensures that all new features remain enabled. This is the default setting for Word. Note: Not all file formats support all four Compatibility Modes. Open XML file formats such as .docx and .dotx, support all four modes.

Related policies

Default file formatDo not display file format compatibility dialog box for OpenDocument text formatKeep the last AutoSaved versions of files for the next sessionSave As Open XML in Compatibility ModeSave AutoRecover info