[cranheim]

This probably adds to the problem, but there are three types of Works files.
They are wdb, wps, and xlr. It would seem like there is a possibility to
convert the wps (Word processor files), but not the wdb (Data base) or the
xlr (Spread Sheet). I am assuming Word 2007 only deals with word processing,
not data base or spread sheets. Is this correct? If so, would I need to get
a later Works program that would run under Vista, if there is such a thing.
I am also assuming my level of Works 6.0, and even Word 2002 will not run
under Vista. Charles Ranheim


"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote in message
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You need to open them in Works and save them as RTF (or you may even be
offered some Word format). In Works, use Save As. In the Save dialog,
there should be a choice of file formats to save in if you click the arrow
beside the box that shows the file format.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"cranheim" wrote in message
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Terry,
Thanks for your response. You said :You will need to open the Works
files
and save them to a compatible format, such as RTF so that you can open
them
in Word. Would you please explain how I would go about doing this. Is
this part of my Works program, or my Word program? Will I be able to
convert some of my files to the Word format while keeping a copy of the
original format to use with my present Works program? Any details or
reference material I can access would be a big help. I am not a PC guru.
Thanks, Charlie Ranheim



"Terry Farrell" wrote in message
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Word 2002 files are fully compatible with Word 2007: so there's no
problems there.

However, Word cannot open Works files. You will need to open the Works
files and save them to a compatible format, such as RTF so that you can
open them in Word.

--
Terry Farrell - MS Word MVP

"cranheim" wrote in message
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I am presently using Windows XP home edition, MS Works 6.0, and MS Word
2002 SP3. I plan on buying a new PC with the Vista OS, and a Word
Processing program like Word 2007. My question is this: If I get Word
2007, will I be able to process the saved files I have from my MS Works
6.0 and/or my files from my Word 2002 using Word 2007? If not, what do I
need to process my current saved files? Any help you can give me would
be appreciated. Charles Ranheim