Hi there! Converting WordPerfect 12 files to Word 2003 is definitely doable, and I'm happy to help you out with this.
To answer your first question, it's generally recommended to save your WordPerfect files as
.rtf format before converting to Word 2003. This is because .rtf is a universal file format that can be read by both WordPerfect and Word, and it preserves most of the formatting in your original document. However, if you prefer to save your files as
version 6.0, that should work as well.
As for your second question, Word should be able to convert your files automatically without the need for a third-party converter like
ABC Amber WordPerfect. However, it's always a good idea to make a backup copy of your original files just in case something goes wrong during the conversion process.
Here's how to convert your WordPerfect files to Word 2003:
- Open Word 2003 and click on "File" in the top left corner of the screen.
- Select "Open" from the dropdown menu.
- In the "Open" dialog box, navigate to the folder where your WordPerfect files are saved.
- Change the "Files of type" dropdown menu to "WordPerfect (*.wpd)".
- Select the file you want to convert and click "Open".
- Word will automatically convert the file to a Word document and open it for you to edit.
If your WordPerfect file contains tables, they should be preserved during the conversion process. However, it's always a good idea to double-check your document after conversion to make sure everything looks the way you want it to.