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| Thread ID: 41793 | 2004-01-22 07:13:00 | Word documents in XP home edition. | prespec (1908) | Press F1 |
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| 209263 | 2004-01-22 07:13:00 | I have Windows XP Home edition and use works word processor to compile my invoices. The main recipient has MS office and is unable to open my WPS documents when sent. I have been printing then scanning and attaching to Outlook Express to get around this, and am getting tired of this. Is there a way to convert WPS to some universally readable media , that does not involve purchasing new software? I have read some of the other threads on this subject and they describe converting to RTF . I have searched my software for the means to do this and have been unsuccessful. I am a relative newby , but it strikes me as odd that one sophisticated Windows program can not read the product of a simpler one. Is there freeware that does this and does not require a computer science degree to drive? |
prespec (1908) | ||
| 209264 | 2004-01-22 07:21:00 | What version of MS office does your friend have? He should be able to view works documents, however you might have trouble viewing his Word docs. Make sure he installed the Document Coverters when he installed his office. If he didn't then get him to put the office cd in and choose the add/remove features option then then install the Converters from the menu list. (This only applies if he has office 2000,XP or 2003) |
Odin (227) | ||
| 209265 | 2004-01-22 07:24:00 | If you want to send in .rtf format (not sure if this works with Works) but choose 'Save As' and in the box below where you type the file name there should be another that says "Save As Type" click on the little downwards arrow on the right of the box and Choose .RTF or 'Rich Text Format' if it is available | Odin (227) | ||
| 209266 | 2004-01-22 07:27:00 | There is a good explanatory page here: members.core.com [/b]Generally, Works is a poor option for business related communication as it involves others having to load converters to view your documents. There are Office compatable packages available free (Open Office) that would allow you to send MS Office compatable documnts. Many computer magazines have them on the cover CDs from time to time, to save a huge download. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 209267 | 2004-01-22 10:58:00 | Thanks Odin, it's really quite simple when explained concisely. | prespec (1908) | ||
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