Policy
Set default compatibility mode on file creation
Microsoft Office
Policy overview
Key metadata and intent for this policy.
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.
Registry values
How enabled and disabled states update the registry.
No explicit registry values are set for enabled or disabled states.
Policy elements
Inputs and configuration options exposed by this policy.
| Scope | Element | Type | Registry mapping | Constraints & behavior | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| User | L_SetDefaultCompatibilityModeOnFileCreationDropID ID L_SetDefaultCompatibilityModeOnFileCreationDropID | enum | Path software\policies\microsoft\office\16.0\word\options Value name compatmode Type REG_DWORD | Options: Word 2003 (11), Word 2007 (12), Word 2010 (14), Full functionality mode (15) |