[Daniel]

Is there one step that you can do to change older documents to the 2007
version? The only way I know to do it is to do it one document at a time -
and it reduplicates the document. I just want to convert it. Thanks.

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Daniel,

Are you using File=Save as and saving to the new name or when you open the document using the Office Button then 'Convert'?

If you use convert the original file should be replaced with the new one (which can be a problem for some folks if they need that)
although the original file name won't be cleared from the listing in File=Open until you close Word.

If you use Office Button=Save and choose a different file name or file type you would get an additional file and retain your
original.

You can add the convert button to your quick access toolbar when you open a .doc file by using Office Button, right click on
'convert' and add it. It will only 'light up' when a document would need to switch from a 2003 to a 2007 format.

There is a batch migration tool for deployments (part of a set of tools, rather than a standalone) but it too creates a new set of
documents as the default, rather than chance losing content).

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"Daniel" wrote in message news Is there one step that you can do to change older documents to the 2007
version? The only way I know to do it is to do it one document at a time -
and it reduplicates the document. I just want to convert it. Thanks.
--

Bob Buckland ?:-)
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

[Chap]

This doesn't work for me, i.e. the original file is still in place when I
close Word. I'm going to call Microsoft, but any ideas?

Thanks,
Chap

"Bob Buckland ?:-)" wrote:

Hi Daniel,

Are you using File=Save as and saving to the new name or when you open the document using the Office Button then 'Convert'?

If you use convert the original file should be replaced with the new one (which can be a problem for some folks if they need that)
although the original file name won't be cleared from the listing in File=Open until you close Word.

If you use Office Button=Save and choose a different file name or file type you would get an additional file and retain your
original.

You can add the convert button to your quick access toolbar when you open a .doc file by using Office Button, right click on
'convert' and add it. It will only 'light up' when a document would need to switch from a 2003 to a 2007 format.

There is a batch migration tool for deployments (part of a set of tools, rather than a standalone) but it too creates a new set of
documents as the default, rather than chance losing content).

==================
"Daniel" wrote in message news Is there one step that you can do to change older documents to the 2007
version? The only way I know to do it is to do it one document at a time -
and it reduplicates the document. I just want to convert it. Thanks.
--

Bob Buckland ?:-)
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Chap,

Since there were several things to be looked at in the previous scenario, it's not clear what/which item isn't working for you.

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"Chap" wrote in message ...
This doesn't work for me, i.e. the original file is still in place when I
close Word. I'm going to call Microsoft, but any ideas?

Thanks,
Chap
--

Bob Buckland ?:-)
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

[Chap]

Sorry about that. The conversion feature doesn't work...

1) When I click on OFFICE CONVERT, Word seems to convert the file, but it
doesn't change the file name in the title bar to *.docx.
2) When I click on OFFICE SAVE, Word prompts me for a new file name.
3) And when I close Word, the previous version of the file is still in place.

The problem only exists on the network. The feature works fine on a local
drive.

"Bob Buckland ?:-)" wrote:

Hi Chap,

Since there were several things to be looked at in the previous scenario, it's not clear what/which item isn't working for you.

============
"Chap" wrote in message ...
This doesn't work for me, i.e. the original file is still in place when I
close Word. I'm going to call Microsoft, but any ideas?

Thanks,
Chap
--

Bob Buckland ?:-)
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

[StefanKZVB]

Hi Chap,

we've got the same problem with converting files on network folders, too. It
works fine on the local drive.

Did you get a solution from Microsoft?

"Chap" wrote:

The problem only exists on the network. The feature works fine on a local
drive.

[lynn]

Hi there

As NJ (who wrote in Feb) we are just about to migrate from 2003 to 2007 and
have come across the anomoly of the convert option for network files copying
rather than replacing the files.

I carefully followed the correspondance but haven't seen a definitive answer
- is it a bug, is MS fixing it, or is it a "feature"?
Most grateful for support!
Lynn

"Bob Buckland ?:-)" wrote:

Hi Daniel,

Are you using File=Save as and saving to the new name or when you open the document using the Office Button then 'Convert'?

If you use convert the original file should be replaced with the new one (which can be a problem for some folks if they need that)
although the original file name won't be cleared from the listing in File=Open until you close Word.

If you use Office Button=Save and choose a different file name or file type you would get an additional file and retain your
original.

You can add the convert button to your quick access toolbar when you open a .doc file by using Office Button, right click on
'convert' and add it. It will only 'light up' when a document would need to switch from a 2003 to a 2007 format.

There is a batch migration tool for deployments (part of a set of tools, rather than a standalone) but it too creates a new set of
documents as the default, rather than chance losing content).

==================
"Daniel" wrote in message news Is there one step that you can do to change older documents to the 2007
version? The only way I know to do it is to do it one document at a time -
and it reduplicates the document. I just want to convert it. Thanks.
--

Bob Buckland ?:-)
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Lynn,

Are you referring to the Office 2007 migration tools doing the conversion or just opening a document in Word 2007 from a trusted/non
trusted network location?

Are the templates also on the server and are the documents being opened viat a hyperlink or Office Button=Open, or ???

What version of Windows?

=============
"Lynn" wrote in message ...
Hi there

As NJ (who wrote in Feb) we are just about to migrate from 2003 to 2007 and
have come across the anomoly of the convert option for network files copying
rather than replacing the files.

I carefully followed the correspondance but haven't seen a definitive answer
- is it a bug, is MS fixing it, or is it a "feature"?
Most grateful for support!
Lynn
--

Bob Buckland ?:-)
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

[lynn]

I am referring to opening a doc in Office 2007 and using the Convert button
from the Office button. The files can be local or on a server. When I use
the convert option, i get a duplicate, but when colleagues (with admin
privileges) do this, the file is replaced. all our normal users (non IT
people) do not have admin rights.
Is there a way to configure it to behave the same for all users (ie. no
duplicates)?
Thanks a million!
Lynn

"Bob Buckland ?:-)" wrote:

Hi Lynn,

Are you referring to the Office 2007 migration tools doing the conversion or just opening a document in Word 2007 from a trusted/non
trusted network location?

Are the templates also on the server and are the documents being opened viat a hyperlink or Office Button=Open, or ???

What version of Windows?

=============
"Lynn" wrote in message ...
Hi there

As NJ (who wrote in Feb) we are just about to migrate from 2003 to 2007 and
have come across the anomoly of the convert option for network files copying
rather than replacing the files.

I carefully followed the correspondance but haven't seen a definitive answer
- is it a bug, is MS fixing it, or is it a "feature"?
Most grateful for support!
Lynn
--

Bob Buckland ?:-)
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

[Lisa]

Lynn, I am experiencing the exact same problem you are. When you say a
colleague with "admin privileges" do you mean on the local workstation? I
have admin privileges on mine and I still see the two files.

Bob help!!

Thanks
Lisa

"Lynn" wrote:

I am referring to opening a doc in Office 2007 and using the Convert button
from the Office button. The files can be local or on a server. When I use
the convert option, i get a duplicate, but when colleagues (with admin
privileges) do this, the file is replaced. all our normal users (non IT
people) do not have admin rights.
Is there a way to configure it to behave the same for all users (ie. no
duplicates)?
Thanks a million!
Lynn

"Bob Buckland ?:-)" wrote:

Hi Lynn,

Are you referring to the Office 2007 migration tools doing the conversion or just opening a document in Word 2007 from a trusted/non
trusted network location?

Are the templates also on the server and are the documents being opened viat a hyperlink or Office Button=Open, or ???

What version of Windows?

=============
"Lynn" wrote in message ...
Hi there

As NJ (who wrote in Feb) we are just about to migrate from 2003 to 2007 and
have come across the anomoly of the convert option for network files copying
rather than replacing the files.

I carefully followed the correspondance but haven't seen a definitive answer
- is it a bug, is MS fixing it, or is it a "feature"?
Most grateful for support!
Lynn
--

Bob Buckland ?:-)
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*

[Lisa]

Sorry just a couple more things to add:

Do a Convert on a PowerPoint or Word document on either the network or local
disk I end up with two files.
Do a Convert on an Excel file it converts and over writes the .xls file
We have the latest version with the latest patch.

This is going to be so confusing to end users when we roll this out. I am
confused for pete sake.

"Lynn" wrote:

I am referring to opening a doc in Office 2007 and using the Convert button
from the Office button. The files can be local or on a server. When I use
the convert option, i get a duplicate, but when colleagues (with admin
privileges) do this, the file is replaced. all our normal users (non IT
people) do not have admin rights.
Is there a way to configure it to behave the same for all users (ie. no
duplicates)?
Thanks a million!
Lynn

"Bob Buckland ?:-)" wrote:

Hi Lynn,

Are you referring to the Office 2007 migration tools doing the conversion or just opening a document in Word 2007 from a trusted/non
trusted network location?

Are the templates also on the server and are the documents being opened viat a hyperlink or Office Button=Open, or ???

What version of Windows?

=============
"Lynn" wrote in message ...
Hi there

As NJ (who wrote in Feb) we are just about to migrate from 2003 to 2007 and
have come across the anomoly of the convert option for network files copying
rather than replacing the files.

I carefully followed the correspondance but haven't seen a definitive answer
- is it a bug, is MS fixing it, or is it a "feature"?
Most grateful for support!
Lynn
--

Bob Buckland ?:-)
MS Office System Products MVP

*Courtesy is not expensive and can pay big dividends*