I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original formatting.
Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other than Windows XP
(and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.

I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help is
most appreciated.
--
Regards,
Joe Tomaselli

What extension are the files saved as? .doc or .wps?

The default file extension for Word documents is .doc.

MS Word will open .wps files if you have the correct converter installed.

WordPad can also open .doc files.

Using Word to open *.wps files.

From MS Word 2002 Help:

[[Obtain file format converters
The most commonly used converters are installed with Microsoft Word by
default. If you want to open or save in a format that's not installed by
default, you may need to obtain additional converters.

Note You can open documents created in Microsoft Word 2000, 97, 95, 6.0,
or 2.0 directly in Microsoft Word 2002. All data and formatting created in
these versions of Word are fully supported in Word 2002.

Converters supplied with Word:
Opening or saving in Word:
Microsoft Works 4.0 for Windows
Opens and saves Works 4.0 files.
Microsoft Works 2000 for Windows
Opens and saves Works 2000 files.

Convert a single file from another file format
1. On the File menu, click Open.
2. Locate the file you want to open, and then click Open.

Convert several documents at once
1. Place the documents you want to convert in a single folder.
2. On the File menu, click New.
3. In the New Document task pane, under New from template, click General
templates.
4. Click the Other Documents tab.
5. Double-click Batch Conversion Wizard.
6. Follow the directions on the screen.]]
-----

Install a converter that's supplied with Word
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...860801033.aspx
-----
Works 6.0 Converter for Works and Word Users
The Works 6.0 Converter allows you to convert word processor documents
created in Microsoft Works 6.0 to Microsoft Word and other Works programs.
Specifically, this converter works with Works 2000, 4.5, and 4.x, and Word
2002, 2000, and 97 on machines running Microsoft Windows® 98, 2000
Professional, Millennium Edition, and XP.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Works 2000 Converter for Word 97/2000 Users
The Works 2000 converter allows you to open a Works 2000 .wps file in Word
and to save a Word document as a Works 2000 .wps file.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Works Converter for Import/Export of Works Word Processor (.wps) Documents
(Wp2krtf.exe) Text Converter for Works 4.x

In order to open a word processor document (.wps) created in Microsoft Works
4.x in Microsoft Works 2000, Microsoft Word 2000, or Microsoft Word 97, or a
word processor document created in Works 2000, Word 2000, or Word 97 in
Microsoft Works 4.x, you need to download and install the Wp2krtf.exe text
converter.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com,
JBTomaselli <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original
> formatting. Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other
> than Windows XP (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
>
> I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help is
> most appreciated.
> --
> Regards,
> Joe Tomaselli

What extension are the files saved as? .doc or .wps?

The default file extension for Word documents is .doc.

MS Word will open .wps files if you have the correct converter installed.

WordPad can also open .doc files.

Using Word to open *.wps files.

From MS Word 2002 Help:

[[Obtain file format converters
The most commonly used converters are installed with Microsoft Word by
default. If you want to open or save in a format that's not installed by
default, you may need to obtain additional converters.

Note You can open documents created in Microsoft Word 2000, 97, 95, 6.0,
or 2.0 directly in Microsoft Word 2002. All data and formatting created in
these versions of Word are fully supported in Word 2002.

Converters supplied with Word:
Opening or saving in Word:
Microsoft Works 4.0 for Windows
Opens and saves Works 4.0 files.
Microsoft Works 2000 for Windows
Opens and saves Works 2000 files.

Convert a single file from another file format
1. On the File menu, click Open.
2. Locate the file you want to open, and then click Open.

Convert several documents at once
1. Place the documents you want to convert in a single folder.
2. On the File menu, click New.
3. In the New Document task pane, under New from template, click General
templates.
4. Click the Other Documents tab.
5. Double-click Batch Conversion Wizard.
6. Follow the directions on the screen.]]
-----

Install a converter that's supplied with Word
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...860801033.aspx
-----
Works 6.0 Converter for Works and Word Users
The Works 6.0 Converter allows you to convert word processor documents
created in Microsoft Works 6.0 to Microsoft Word and other Works programs.
Specifically, this converter works with Works 2000, 4.5, and 4.x, and Word
2002, 2000, and 97 on machines running Microsoft Windows® 98, 2000
Professional, Millennium Edition, and XP.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Works 2000 Converter for Word 97/2000 Users
The Works 2000 converter allows you to open a Works 2000 .wps file in Word
and to save a Word document as a Works 2000 .wps file.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Works Converter for Import/Export of Works Word Processor (.wps) Documents
(Wp2krtf.exe) Text Converter for Works 4.x

In order to open a word processor document (.wps) created in Microsoft Works
4.x in Microsoft Works 2000, Microsoft Word 2000, or Microsoft Word 97, or a
word processor document created in Works 2000, Word 2000, or Word 97 in
Microsoft Works 4.x, you need to download and install the Wp2krtf.exe text
converter.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com,
JBTomaselli <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original
> formatting. Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other
> than Windows XP (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
>
> I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help is
> most appreciated.
> --
> Regards,
> Joe Tomaselli

If both of you will save your files in the "rtf" (rich text file) format you can exchange files
without a problem.
RTF is a normal option for most word processor programs.

"JBTomaselli" <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com...
>I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original formatting.
> Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other than Windows XP
> (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
>
> I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help is
> most appreciated.
> --
> Regards,
> Joe Tomaselli

If both of you will save your files in the "rtf" (rich text file) format you can exchange files
without a problem.
RTF is a normal option for most word processor programs.

"JBTomaselli" <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com...
>I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original formatting.
> Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other than Windows XP
> (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
>
> I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help is
> most appreciated.
> --
> Regards,
> Joe Tomaselli

Joe

You may want to consider downloading a free office suite. If interested, I
would suggest that you check out Open Office, version 2.04 which you can
find at the following website;
http://www.openoffice.org/

Version 2.04 is apparently much improved and a lot faster than the previous
versions. If I recall the only major negative is that it has such a large
footprint but if this isn't an issue for you, you should consider at least
trying it especially because it's free.


"JBTomaselli" <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com...
>I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original
>formatting.
> Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other than Windows
> XP
> (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
>
> I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help is
> most appreciated.
> --
> Regards,
> Joe Tomaselli

Joe

You may want to consider downloading a free office suite. If interested, I
would suggest that you check out Open Office, version 2.04 which you can
find at the following website;
http://www.openoffice.org/

Version 2.04 is apparently much improved and a lot faster than the previous
versions. If I recall the only major negative is that it has such a large
footprint but if this isn't an issue for you, you should consider at least
trying it especially because it's free.


"JBTomaselli" <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com...
>I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original
>formatting.
> Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other than Windows
> XP
> (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
>
> I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help is
> most appreciated.
> --
> Regards,
> Joe Tomaselli

Thanks Wesly!
The docs I'm receiving have .doc extensions and the docs I send out have
..wps extensions. Based on your post, it looks like I'll need a Works 7.0
Converter
I'll put your recommendations to work tonight. Thanks again.
--
Regards,
Joe Tomaselli


"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

> What extension are the files saved as? .doc or .wps?
>
> The default file extension for Word documents is .doc.
>
> MS Word will open .wps files if you have the correct converter installed.
>
> WordPad can also open .doc files.
>
> Using Word to open *.wps files.
>
> From MS Word 2002 Help:
>
> [[Obtain file format converters
> The most commonly used converters are installed with Microsoft Word by
> default. If you want to open or save in a format that's not installed by
> default, you may need to obtain additional converters.
>
> Note You can open documents created in Microsoft Word 2000, 97, 95, 6.0,
> or 2.0 directly in Microsoft Word 2002. All data and formatting created in
> these versions of Word are fully supported in Word 2002.
>
> Converters supplied with Word:
> Opening or saving in Word:
> Microsoft Works 4.0 for Windows
> Opens and saves Works 4.0 files.
> Microsoft Works 2000 for Windows
> Opens and saves Works 2000 files.
>
> Convert a single file from another file format
> 1. On the File menu, click Open.
> 2. Locate the file you want to open, and then click Open.
>
> Convert several documents at once
> 1. Place the documents you want to convert in a single folder.
> 2. On the File menu, click New.
> 3. In the New Document task pane, under New from template, click General
> templates.
> 4. Click the Other Documents tab.
> 5. Double-click Batch Conversion Wizard.
> 6. Follow the directions on the screen.]]
> -----
>
> Install a converter that's supplied with Word
> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...860801033.aspx
> -----
> Works 6.0 Converter for Works and Word Users
> The Works 6.0 Converter allows you to convert word processor documents
> created in Microsoft Works 6.0 to Microsoft Word and other Works programs.
> Specifically, this converter works with Works 2000, 4.5, and 4.x, and Word
> 2002, 2000, and 97 on machines running Microsoft Windows® 98, 2000
> Professional, Millennium Edition, and XP.
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Works 2000 Converter for Word 97/2000 Users
> The Works 2000 converter allows you to open a Works 2000 .wps file in Word
> and to save a Word document as a Works 2000 .wps file.
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>
> Works Converter for Import/Export of Works Word Processor (.wps) Documents
> (Wp2krtf.exe) Text Converter for Works 4.x
>
> In order to open a word processor document (.wps) created in Microsoft Works
> 4.x in Microsoft Works 2000, Microsoft Word 2000, or Microsoft Word 97, or a
> word processor document created in Works 2000, Word 2000, or Word 97 in
> Microsoft Works 4.x, you need to download and install the Wp2krtf.exe text
> converter.
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com,
> JBTomaselli <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original
> > formatting. Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other
> > than Windows XP (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
> >
> > I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help is
> > most appreciated.
> > --
> > Regards,
> > Joe Tomaselli
>
>

Thanks Wesly!
The docs I'm receiving have .doc extensions and the docs I send out have
..wps extensions. Based on your post, it looks like I'll need a Works 7.0
Converter
I'll put your recommendations to work tonight. Thanks again.
--
Regards,
Joe Tomaselli


"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

> What extension are the files saved as? .doc or .wps?
>
> The default file extension for Word documents is .doc.
>
> MS Word will open .wps files if you have the correct converter installed.
>
> WordPad can also open .doc files.
>
> Using Word to open *.wps files.
>
> From MS Word 2002 Help:
>
> [[Obtain file format converters
> The most commonly used converters are installed with Microsoft Word by
> default. If you want to open or save in a format that's not installed by
> default, you may need to obtain additional converters.
>
> Note You can open documents created in Microsoft Word 2000, 97, 95, 6.0,
> or 2.0 directly in Microsoft Word 2002. All data and formatting created in
> these versions of Word are fully supported in Word 2002.
>
> Converters supplied with Word:
> Opening or saving in Word:
> Microsoft Works 4.0 for Windows
> Opens and saves Works 4.0 files.
> Microsoft Works 2000 for Windows
> Opens and saves Works 2000 files.
>
> Convert a single file from another file format
> 1. On the File menu, click Open.
> 2. Locate the file you want to open, and then click Open.
>
> Convert several documents at once
> 1. Place the documents you want to convert in a single folder.
> 2. On the File menu, click New.
> 3. In the New Document task pane, under New from template, click General
> templates.
> 4. Click the Other Documents tab.
> 5. Double-click Batch Conversion Wizard.
> 6. Follow the directions on the screen.]]
> -----
>
> Install a converter that's supplied with Word
> http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/as...860801033.aspx
> -----
> Works 6.0 Converter for Works and Word Users
> The Works 6.0 Converter allows you to convert word processor documents
> created in Microsoft Works 6.0 to Microsoft Word and other Works programs.
> Specifically, this converter works with Works 2000, 4.5, and 4.x, and Word
> 2002, 2000, and 97 on machines running Microsoft Windows® 98, 2000
> Professional, Millennium Edition, and XP.
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
>
> Works 2000 Converter for Word 97/2000 Users
> The Works 2000 converter allows you to open a Works 2000 .wps file in Word
> and to save a Word document as a Works 2000 .wps file.
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>
> Works Converter for Import/Export of Works Word Processor (.wps) Documents
> (Wp2krtf.exe) Text Converter for Works 4.x
>
> In order to open a word processor document (.wps) created in Microsoft Works
> 4.x in Microsoft Works 2000, Microsoft Word 2000, or Microsoft Word 97, or a
> word processor document created in Works 2000, Word 2000, or Word 97 in
> Microsoft Works 4.x, you need to download and install the Wp2krtf.exe text
> converter.
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com,
> JBTomaselli <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original
> > formatting. Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other
> > than Windows XP (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
> >
> > I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help is
> > most appreciated.
> > --
> > Regards,
> > Joe Tomaselli
>
>

Thanks Dan! Free always sound good. I'll check it out,... thanks.
--
Regards,
Joe Tomaselli


"Dapper Dan" wrote:

> Joe
>
> You may want to consider downloading a free office suite. If interested, I
> would suggest that you check out Open Office, version 2.04 which you can
> find at the following website;
> http://www.openoffice.org/
>
> Version 2.04 is apparently much improved and a lot faster than the previous
> versions. If I recall the only major negative is that it has such a large
> footprint but if this isn't an issue for you, you should consider at least
> trying it especially because it's free.
>
>
> "JBTomaselli" <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com...
> >I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original
> >formatting.
> > Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other than Windows
> > XP
> > (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
> >
> > I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help is
> > most appreciated.
> > --
> > Regards,
> > Joe Tomaselli
>
>
>

Thanks Dan! Free always sound good. I'll check it out,... thanks.
--
Regards,
Joe Tomaselli


"Dapper Dan" wrote:

> Joe
>
> You may want to consider downloading a free office suite. If interested, I
> would suggest that you check out Open Office, version 2.04 which you can
> find at the following website;
> http://www.openoffice.org/
>
> Version 2.04 is apparently much improved and a lot faster than the previous
> versions. If I recall the only major negative is that it has such a large
> footprint but if this isn't an issue for you, you should consider at least
> trying it especially because it's free.
>
>
> "JBTomaselli" <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com...
> >I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original
> >formatting.
> > Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other than Windows
> > XP
> > (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
> >
> > I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help is
> > most appreciated.
> > --
> > Regards,
> > Joe Tomaselli
>
>
>

Thanks Richard! Do I loose the MS Word formatting if I save the .doc file in
..rtf?

--
Regards,
Joe Tomaselli


"Richard in AZ" wrote:

> If both of you will save your files in the "rtf" (rich text file) format you can exchange files
> without a problem.
> RTF is a normal option for most word processor programs.
>
> "JBTomaselli" <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com...
> >I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original formatting.
> > Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other than Windows XP
> > (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
> >
> > I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help is
> > most appreciated.
> > --
> > Regards,
> > Joe Tomaselli
>
>
>

Thanks Richard! Do I loose the MS Word formatting if I save the .doc file in
..rtf?

--
Regards,
Joe Tomaselli


"Richard in AZ" wrote:

> If both of you will save your files in the "rtf" (rich text file) format you can exchange files
> without a problem.
> RTF is a normal option for most word processor programs.
>
> "JBTomaselli" <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com...
> >I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original formatting.
> > Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other than Windows XP
> > (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
> >
> > I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help is
> > most appreciated.
> > --
> > Regards,
> > Joe Tomaselli
>
>
>

Yes.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:1C6334F9-263D-48A0-8AF6-4720AE78C6E4@microsoft.com,
JBTomaselli <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> Thanks Richard! Do I loose the MS Word formatting if I save the .doc file
> in .rtf?
>
> --
> Regards,
> Joe Tomaselli
>
>
> "Richard in AZ" wrote:
>
>> If both of you will save your files in the "rtf" (rich text file) format
>> you can exchange files without a problem.
>> RTF is a normal option for most word processor programs.
>>
>> "JBTomaselli" <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com...
>>> I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original
>>> formatting. Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other
>>> than Windows XP (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
>>>
>>> I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help
>>> is most appreciated.
>>> --
>>> Regards,
>>> Joe Tomaselli

Yes.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:1C6334F9-263D-48A0-8AF6-4720AE78C6E4@microsoft.com,
JBTomaselli <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> Thanks Richard! Do I loose the MS Word formatting if I save the .doc file
> in .rtf?
>
> --
> Regards,
> Joe Tomaselli
>
>
> "Richard in AZ" wrote:
>
>> If both of you will save your files in the "rtf" (rich text file) format
>> you can exchange files without a problem.
>> RTF is a normal option for most word processor programs.
>>
>> "JBTomaselli" <JBTomaselli@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:A30E3E5D-649B-4956-A8D2-447CAC021952@microsoft.com...
>>> I can not open MS Word docs sent to me and maintain the original
>>> formatting. Additionally, a recipient having and operating system other
>>> than Windows XP (and MS Works) can not open my MS Works documents.
>>>
>>> I have a Windows XP operating system with the MS Works suite. Your help
>>> is most appreciated.
>>> --
>>> Regards,
>>> Joe Tomaselli