A:Answer Thank you for your question. Yes, this version of Word is compatible with files created by older versions using Compatibility Mode, though older files may need to be converted to a newer format to take advantage of new Word features. For more information, go here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/converting-documents-to-a-newer-format-34ec742e-f0f9-4d95-bbe3-3ee8e30a86fa#