By default, when creating new files in Word that are the Open XML file formats, Word will enable all new features. Setting this policy ensures that any new Open XML file format created will be in Word 97-2003 compatibility; new features will be disabled.
| Registry Hive | HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
| Registry Path | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Word\Options |
| Value Name | CompatMode |
| Value Type | REG_DWORD |
| Enabled Value | 1 |
| Disabled Value | 0 |