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Specify encryption compatibility

This policy setting allows you to specify the encrypted database compatibility. If you enable this policy setting, the compatibility format specified will be applied during encryption for new files - Use legacy format - Use next generation format - All files save with next generation format If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the default setting, "Use next generation format," will be applied.

Policy Details

Policy Name
L_SpecifyEncryptionCompatibility
Registry Key
software\policies\microsoft\office\16.0\word\security\crypto
Supported On
At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
Available Languages
en-us

Configuration Elements

L_SpecifyEncryptionCompatibilityDropID

Type: enum

Allowed Values
  • 0 Use legacy format
  • 1 Use next generation format
  • 2 All files save with next generation format