DOC Format
Microsoft Word 97-2003 Document
DOC is the legacy Microsoft Word document format, widely used for text documents with formatting and embedded objects.
ℹ️ Quick Facts
File Extension:.doc
Category:Document
MIME Type:application/msword
Compression:Binary
Transparency:No ❌
Best for:Legacy documents, Older Word versions, Compatibility
💡 When to use DOC?
- Working with older Microsoft Word versions
- When DOCX compatibility is an issue
- Legacy document systems
⚠️ When NOT to use DOC?
- Modern document workflows (use DOCX)
- Large documents with media
- When file size matters