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Thread ID: 14097	2001-12-29 05:20:00	Converting works files to word files.	Guest (0)	Press F1

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29007	2001-12-29 05:20:00	I have been asked by my father in law to see if I could convert some works documents to word (which he sent to me). He wants to give the files to the club he is leaving and they have office 97 but not works. his version of works is later than 4, I have works 4, therefore I can't open the files in my works version I also have office 97. I read the article in the latest PC world mag, Press f1 and have tried the latest converter pack from MS,and tried quick view and even wordport. Can any one help??? Thanks...	Guest (0)
29008	2001-12-29 05:41:00	Richard You should be able to get a converter to do this but if there are only a few files, open them one by one and save each in rich text format (doc-name.RTF) This format will open in Word 97 or any other WP for that matter and will preserve all formatting. Once opened the file can then be saved in Word format. This is a bit slow for bulk files so perhaps somebody else can help with the conversion problem. Cheers Billy 8-{)	Guest (0)
29009	2001-12-29 10:11:00	Thanks Billy, sorry I forgot to mention I can't open the files in my version of works Therefore I only get gobledegook....	Guest (0)
29010	2001-12-30 02:25:00	OK Richard Get your FIL to save them as either RTF or your version of Works (using 'save as') and send them to you again. I recommend RTF to save further hassles. Cheers Billy 8-{)	Guest (0)
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