I have Microsoft Word for Mac 2011, version 14.3.1.  When I try to open a document, an error occurs, says file type is "blocked from opening in this version."  This was NOT immediately after a version update.  Any ideas?  Thank you.

I have Microsoft Word for Mac 2011, version 14.3.1.  When I try to open a document, an error occurs, says file type is "blocked from opening in this version."  This was NOT immediately after a version update.  Any ideas?  Thank you.

Take a look here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953266
If that doesn't help, I'd suggest you take up the question in Microsoft's own forums or with Microsoft support.
Regards.

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