Batch create from Word files

Hi everyone,
I'm trying to use the batch create multiple files command in Acrobat 10.1.3 to create a pdf from multiple word files but when I try to add the files, all Word files are greyed out.
Is it possible to batch create from Word files or is that why they're greyed out?
Appreciate any help.

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