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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
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By opening them in Word - there is no conversion.
-- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it?
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
I think you are the one who originally forgot to include a message.
-- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
You didn't include one, why should I?
-- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
Sorry! I obviously goofed.
-- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You didn't include one, why should I? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
I really do beg your pardon. The problem is, I can't find the place where I'm
supposed to write the question. I click on "Question" but find no place to write. My questions, earlier, was "How do I change Word Pad documents to Word documents? -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You didn't include one, why should I? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
Unfortunately this is a help system that depends on written words. And
because it's not a real-time conversation, you need to include all information that you think may be remotely related. You can't paraphrase an error message because that can make a difference. You need to include the version of the program because we are now dealing with Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007. There can be a world of difference in how we respond based on one little item. So back to your original problem.............would you like to try again? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Sorry! I obviously goofed. -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You didn't include one, why should I? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the
question? As I said, I clicked on "New," then "Question" but nothing appeared. I found it earlier but can't repeat my actions, evidently. Second, here is the complete question: "How do I convert all Word Pad documents to Word docs?" (They have all been appearing as Word Pad docs and I don't know what I did to cause it.) Thanks -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Unfortunately this is a help system that depends on written words. And because it's not a real-time conversation, you need to include all information that you think may be remotely related. You can't paraphrase an error message because that can make a difference. You need to include the version of the program because we are now dealing with Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007. There can be a world of difference in how we respond based on one little item. So back to your original problem.............would you like to try again? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Sorry! I obviously goofed. -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You didn't include one, why should I? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
The original question first:
How to change file associations in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307859 The secondary issue: Stop using that blast Microsoft web interface. It's hideous. Use Google Groups (if you are a somewhat casual user) or a newsreader (if you're going to stick around for a while). I use Outlook Express and it's just like sending emails. Easy-peasey. If you insist on using MS's site: (You'll need to allow pop-ups.) Click on New - Question - You'll get a screen that has a spaces for subject, message, and your display name. The text says "Subject should be a brief, meaningful summary of your question or comment. People are more likely to respond to a post if they know what the issue is by reading the Subject. Body should include a full description of the issue and what you want to achieve as well as the version of the product you're using." That second part seems to be overlooked by a lot of people and I'll be darned if I can figure out why. It's clear enough. I just dislike how much effort one needs to go thru to find anything in that site. I use it as seldom as humanly possible. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? As I said, I clicked on "New," then "Question" but nothing appeared. I found it earlier but can't repeat my actions, evidently. Second, here is the complete question: "How do I convert all Word Pad documents to Word docs?" (They have all been appearing as Word Pad docs and I don't know what I did to cause it.) Thanks -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Unfortunately this is a help system that depends on written words. And because it's not a real-time conversation, you need to include all information that you think may be remotely related. You can't paraphrase an error message because that can make a difference. You need to include the version of the program because we are now dealing with Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007. There can be a world of difference in how we respond based on one little item. So back to your original problem.............would you like to try again? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Sorry! I obviously goofed. -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You didn't include one, why should I? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write
the question? You're using it! You've now posted two posts that contained content but not gotten any forrader. Moreover, if you searched this NG, you'd find that this question has already been addressed. The main issue here is whether they are actually WordPad documents (created in WordPad) or merely displaying a WordPad icon. If the former, just open them in Word and save in Word .doc format. If the latter, and if the documents have a .doc extension, you just need to reregister Word (see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ReRegisterWord.htm). Or, in either case, you can right-click on a WordPad document in Windows Explorer, select Open With, then Choose Program. In the Open With dialog, select Microsoft Word and check the box for "Always use this program to open these files." -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? As I said, I clicked on "New," then "Question" but nothing appeared. I found it earlier but can't repeat my actions, evidently. Second, here is the complete question: "How do I convert all Word Pad documents to Word docs?" (They have all been appearing as Word Pad docs and I don't know what I did to cause it.) Thanks -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Unfortunately this is a help system that depends on written words. And because it's not a real-time conversation, you need to include all information that you think may be remotely related. You can't paraphrase an error message because that can make a difference. You need to include the version of the program because we are now dealing with Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007. There can be a world of difference in how we respond based on one little item. So back to your original problem.............would you like to try again? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Sorry! I obviously goofed. -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You didn't include one, why should I? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
Suzanne -
What does that do differently than changing the file association? Just curious. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? You're using it! You've now posted two posts that contained content but not gotten any forrader. Moreover, if you searched this NG, you'd find that this question has already been addressed. The main issue here is whether they are actually WordPad documents (created in WordPad) or merely displaying a WordPad icon. If the former, just open them in Word and save in Word .doc format. If the latter, and if the documents have a .doc extension, you just need to reregister Word (see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ReRegisterWord.htm). Or, in either case, you can right-click on a WordPad document in Windows Explorer, select Open With, then Choose Program. In the Open With dialog, select Microsoft Word and check the box for "Always use this program to open these files." -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? As I said, I clicked on "New," then "Question" but nothing appeared. I found it earlier but can't repeat my actions, evidently. Second, here is the complete question: "How do I convert all Word Pad documents to Word docs?" (They have all been appearing as Word Pad docs and I don't know what I did to cause it.) Thanks -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Unfortunately this is a help system that depends on written words. And because it's not a real-time conversation, you need to include all information that you think may be remotely related. You can't paraphrase an error message because that can make a difference. You need to include the version of the program because we are now dealing with Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007. There can be a world of difference in how we respond based on one little item. So back to your original problem.............would you like to try again? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Sorry! I obviously goofed. -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You didn't include one, why should I? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
AFAIK, it just changes the file association for .doc, .dot, and other Word
file types all at once. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote in message .. . Suzanne - What does that do differently than changing the file association? Just curious. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? You're using it! You've now posted two posts that contained content but not gotten any forrader. Moreover, if you searched this NG, you'd find that this question has already been addressed. The main issue here is whether they are actually WordPad documents (created in WordPad) or merely displaying a WordPad icon. If the former, just open them in Word and save in Word ..doc format. If the latter, and if the documents have a .doc extension, you just need to reregister Word (see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ReRegisterWord.htm). Or, in either case, you can right-click on a WordPad document in Windows Explorer, select Open With, then Choose Program. In the Open With dialog, select Microsoft Word and check the box for "Always use this program to open these files." -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? As I said, I clicked on "New," then "Question" but nothing appeared. I found it earlier but can't repeat my actions, evidently. Second, here is the complete question: "How do I convert all Word Pad documents to Word docs?" (They have all been appearing as Word Pad docs and I don't know what I did to cause it.) Thanks -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Unfortunately this is a help system that depends on written words. And because it's not a real-time conversation, you need to include all information that you think may be remotely related. You can't paraphrase an error message because that can make a difference. You need to include the version of the program because we are now dealing with Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007. There can be a world of difference in how we respond based on one little item. So back to your original problem.............would you like to try again? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Sorry! I obviously goofed. -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You didn't include one, why should I? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
Okay. I have always wondered about that.
(Just yesterday I got an email from a fellow guild member whose computer seems to have forgotten what it needs to open a .doc file.) -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... AFAIK, it just changes the file association for .doc, .dot, and other Word file types all at once. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote in message .. . Suzanne - What does that do differently than changing the file association? Just curious. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? You're using it! You've now posted two posts that contained content but not gotten any forrader. Moreover, if you searched this NG, you'd find that this question has already been addressed. The main issue here is whether they are actually WordPad documents (created in WordPad) or merely displaying a WordPad icon. If the former, just open them in Word and save in Word .doc format. If the latter, and if the documents have a .doc extension, you just need to reregister Word (see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ReRegisterWord.htm). Or, in either case, you can right-click on a WordPad document in Windows Explorer, select Open With, then Choose Program. In the Open With dialog, select Microsoft Word and check the box for "Always use this program to open these files." -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? As I said, I clicked on "New," then "Question" but nothing appeared. I found it earlier but can't repeat my actions, evidently. Second, here is the complete question: "How do I convert all Word Pad documents to Word docs?" (They have all been appearing as Word Pad docs and I don't know what I did to cause it.) Thanks -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Unfortunately this is a help system that depends on written words. And because it's not a real-time conversation, you need to include all information that you think may be remotely related. You can't paraphrase an error message because that can make a difference. You need to include the version of the program because we are now dealing with Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007. There can be a world of difference in how we respond based on one little item. So back to your original problem.............would you like to try again? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Sorry! I obviously goofed. -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You didn't include one, why should I? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
Thank you for the info, the suggestion and your patience. I'm not usually
this inept! :-) -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: The original question first: How to change file associations in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307859 The secondary issue: Stop using that blast Microsoft web interface. It's hideous. Use Google Groups (if you are a somewhat casual user) or a newsreader (if you're going to stick around for a while). I use Outlook Express and it's just like sending emails. Easy-peasey. If you insist on using MS's site: (You'll need to allow pop-ups.) Click on New - Question - You'll get a screen that has a spaces for subject, message, and your display name. The text says "Subject should be a brief, meaningful summary of your question or comment. People are more likely to respond to a post if they know what the issue is by reading the Subject. Body should include a full description of the issue and what you want to achieve as well as the version of the product you're using." That second part seems to be overlooked by a lot of people and I'll be darned if I can figure out why. It's clear enough. I just dislike how much effort one needs to go thru to find anything in that site. I use it as seldom as humanly possible. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? As I said, I clicked on "New," then "Question" but nothing appeared. I found it earlier but can't repeat my actions, evidently. Second, here is the complete question: "How do I convert all Word Pad documents to Word docs?" (They have all been appearing as Word Pad docs and I don't know what I did to cause it.) Thanks -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Unfortunately this is a help system that depends on written words. And because it's not a real-time conversation, you need to include all information that you think may be remotely related. You can't paraphrase an error message because that can make a difference. You need to include the version of the program because we are now dealing with Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007. There can be a world of difference in how we respond based on one little item. So back to your original problem.............would you like to try again? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Sorry! I obviously goofed. -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You didn't include one, why should I? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
Thanks. I can do that, one doc at a time and will, if I have to. However, a
week or so ago, I obviously did something that converted every document I have (all of which were Word docs) to Word Pad in one fell swoop. I tried to retrace myself but couldn't figure out what in the world I'd done that caused the entire document file to change. -- Kidzwriter "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? You're using it! You've now posted two posts that contained content but not gotten any forrader. Moreover, if you searched this NG, you'd find that this question has already been addressed. The main issue here is whether they are actually WordPad documents (created in WordPad) or merely displaying a WordPad icon. If the former, just open them in Word and save in Word .doc format. If the latter, and if the documents have a .doc extension, you just need to reregister Word (see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ReRegisterWord.htm). Or, in either case, you can right-click on a WordPad document in Windows Explorer, select Open With, then Choose Program. In the Open With dialog, select Microsoft Word and check the box for "Always use this program to open these files." -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? As I said, I clicked on "New," then "Question" but nothing appeared. I found it earlier but can't repeat my actions, evidently. Second, here is the complete question: "How do I convert all Word Pad documents to Word docs?" (They have all been appearing as Word Pad docs and I don't know what I did to cause it.) Thanks -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Unfortunately this is a help system that depends on written words. And because it's not a real-time conversation, you need to include all information that you think may be remotely related. You can't paraphrase an error message because that can make a difference. You need to include the version of the program because we are now dealing with Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007. There can be a world of difference in how we respond based on one little item. So back to your original problem.............would you like to try again? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Sorry! I obviously goofed. -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You didn't include one, why should I? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
I got it! Thanks so much for your succinct and useful help
-- Kidzwriter "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: AFAIK, it just changes the file association for .doc, .dot, and other Word file types all at once. -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote in message .. . Suzanne - What does that do differently than changing the file association? Just curious. -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message ... Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? You're using it! You've now posted two posts that contained content but not gotten any forrader. Moreover, if you searched this NG, you'd find that this question has already been addressed. The main issue here is whether they are actually WordPad documents (created in WordPad) or merely displaying a WordPad icon. If the former, just open them in Word and save in Word ..doc format. If the latter, and if the documents have a .doc extension, you just need to reregister Word (see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ReRegisterWord.htm). Or, in either case, you can right-click on a WordPad document in Windows Explorer, select Open With, then Choose Program. In the Open With dialog, select Microsoft Word and check the box for "Always use this program to open these files." -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? As I said, I clicked on "New," then "Question" but nothing appeared. I found it earlier but can't repeat my actions, evidently. Second, here is the complete question: "How do I convert all Word Pad documents to Word docs?" (They have all been appearing as Word Pad docs and I don't know what I did to cause it.) Thanks -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Unfortunately this is a help system that depends on written words. And because it's not a real-time conversation, you need to include all information that you think may be remotely related. You can't paraphrase an error message because that can make a difference. You need to include the version of the program because we are now dealing with Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007. There can be a world of difference in how we respond based on one little item. So back to your original problem.............would you like to try again? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Sorry! I obviously goofed. -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You didn't include one, why should I? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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How do I convert all Word Pad docs to Word docs?
They weren't converted. Your computer just suffered a mental fart and thinks
that those files are supposed to be opened with WordPad. (Yes, I know - I said fart. But you understood what I meant, didn't you? ;-) ) -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Thanks. I can do that, one doc at a time and will, if I have to. However, a week or so ago, I obviously did something that converted every document I have (all of which were Word docs) to Word Pad in one fell swoop. I tried to retrace myself but couldn't figure out what in the world I'd done that caused the entire document file to change. -- Kidzwriter "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote: Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? You're using it! You've now posted two posts that contained content but not gotten any forrader. Moreover, if you searched this NG, you'd find that this question has already been addressed. The main issue here is whether they are actually WordPad documents (created in WordPad) or merely displaying a WordPad icon. If the former, just open them in Word and save in Word .doc format. If the latter, and if the documents have a .doc extension, you just need to reregister Word (see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ReRegisterWord.htm). Or, in either case, you can right-click on a WordPad document in Windows Explorer, select Open With, then Choose Program. In the Open With dialog, select Microsoft Word and check the box for "Always use this program to open these files." -- Suzanne S. Barnhill Microsoft MVP (Word) Words into Type Fairhope, Alabama USA Word MVP FAQ site: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Yes, I would like to try again. First, where do I find the place to write the question? As I said, I clicked on "New," then "Question" but nothing appeared. I found it earlier but can't repeat my actions, evidently. Second, here is the complete question: "How do I convert all Word Pad documents to Word docs?" (They have all been appearing as Word Pad docs and I don't know what I did to cause it.) Thanks -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: Unfortunately this is a help system that depends on written words. And because it's not a real-time conversation, you need to include all information that you think may be remotely related. You can't paraphrase an error message because that can make a difference. You need to include the version of the program because we are now dealing with Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007. There can be a world of difference in how we respond based on one little item. So back to your original problem.............would you like to try again? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... Sorry! I obviously goofed. -- Kidzwriter "JoAnn Paules [MVP]" wrote: You didn't include one, why should I? -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Kidz Writer" wrote in message ... I don't find a message. Did you forget to include it? -- Kidzwriter "Kidz Writer" wrote: -- Kidzwriter |
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