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Microsoft Word 2004 for Mac Read Me file
Discusses the contents of the Microsoft Word 2004 for Mac Readme file.
Description of auto features and how to turn them off in Word for Mac
This article describes the auto features that run in the background in Microsoft Word for Mac and explains how to turn them off.
Information about how to work with Open XML Format files in Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Explains how to work with Open XML Format files in Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac. Also lists known issues with working with Open XML Format files.

Description of Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Service Pack 2 (11.2.0)
Describes Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Service Pack 2 (11.2.0). This service pack addresses several security and stability issues in Office 2004 for Mac programs.
Description of the Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.4.0 Update
A security vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac that could allow arbitrary code to run when you open a malicious document. This update addresses that vulnerability.
Description of the Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.5.0 Update
Describes the Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.5.0 Update and the changes that the update makes to Office 2004 for Mac and its programs.

Formatting problems or the program closes unexpectedly when you try to open a new document or start Word for Mac
Discusses that Word for Mac closes unexpectedly or that files experience formatting problems when you start the program. Provides a resolution for the problem.
Description of the Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac 11.5.2 Update
This update contains several improvements to improve reliability. Additionally, this update includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code.
You see a warning message instead of document text when you open a Word 2003 document in Word 2004 for Mac or in Word 2008 for Mac
Describes the problem that occurs where an IRM-protected Word 2003 document has its contents deleted after you try to unprotect it by using Word for Mac.

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