Opening .docx files

Does anyone know how to open .docx files? I am running 10.4.11 and use Microsoft Office for Mac for word processing. Generally it is no problem for me to use Word to open .doc files that are emailed to me, but I can't seem to open .docx files. I've tried opening these files in both Word and text editor, but neither works. Does anyone have a suggestion? Thanks very much.

Use this tool, Microsoft Office 2008, or iWork 08 to open them.
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