Specify encryption compatibility

Supported on: At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7

Registry

HKCU software\policies\microsoft\office\16.0\word\security\crypto

Options

compatmode enum
  • Use legacy format -> 0
  • Use next generation format -> 1
  • All files save with next generation format -> 2

Description

This policy setting allows you to specify the encrypted database compatibility. If you enable this policy setting, the compatibility format specified will be applied during encryption for new files - Use legacy format - Use next generation format - All files save with next generation format If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the default setting, "Use next generation format," will be applied.