Using Office Mac on Windows computer

Dear All
I created Word files with Office Mac on my Macbook, and when I want to use them on a Windows 2000 computer I am unable to read them. Is there a way to use them on Word 2000 on this Windows 2000 computer because its my work computer? I have tried saving them as RTF files on the Macbook but I am still unable to read them. Can someone please assist me?
Thank you
Veedeekay

Save them as a doc file and not a docx. Otherwise, please post office questions on Microsoft's forums for their Mac products: http://www.officeformac.com/productforums Apple discussions only provide support for Apple products.

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