Save TextEdit file as Microsoft Word File .docx extension

If you are working on a rich or a plain text file TextEdit App on a Mac and want to save the file as Microsoft Word extension .docx follow the below steps:

1. Once you are ready to save your new file in TextEdit, press Command ⌘ + S
2. Now add a file name and from the format file drop-down select: Word 2007 (.docx) Document
3. You can also select from other Options:

   Word 2007 ( docx) Document
   Word 2003 (xml) Document
   Word 97 (doc) Document

4. Click Save.
5. If you have Microsoft Word installed on your Mac, the file will now open in it.