Need Recommendations for Opening docx Files

The subject line sums it up. I just ran into a docx for the first time and would like some tips on what works to open it. I have MS Office v.X and it won't do the trick. Thanks.
Regards,
Steve M.

Thanks Kappy. I should have mentioned that I have heard about Microsoft Office Open XML Converter and the docxconverter which is actually a Widget for Dashboard. I haven't used these and was hoping to get some firsthand user reports. I understand the MS Office Open XML Converter is in beta. I am very hesitant to mess with a beta anything from MS!
Regards,
Steve M.

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