Microsoft KB Archive/69202

Converting Word Files to and from Professional Write PSS ID Number: Q69202 Article last modified on 08-10-1993 PSS database name: APpsConV

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Summary:

Conversion of documents to and from Software Publishing Corporation’s Professional Write versions 1.0, 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 is not directly supported by Microsoft Word; however, several options exist for transferring files between the two products.

Professional Write 2.0

 * Supports direct read and write of Word version 3.00 format

Professional Write 2.1

 * Supports direct read and write of Word versions 3.x and 4.x formats

Professional Write 2.2

 * Supports direct read and write of Word versions 3.x, 4.x, and 5.x formats

MasterSoft Corporation’s Word for Word

 * Supports conversion between Word and Professional Write versions 1.0, 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2

System Compatibility Corporation’s Word Exchange

 * Supports conversion between Word and Professional Write through version 2.1

More Information:

Support for each of the products listed above is the sole responsibility of the respective manufacturers. Microsoft has not tested these conversions and therefore cannot guarantee the results.

For support with Professional Write, contact Software Publishing Corporation’s PC technical support in the United States at (608) 274-9715 from 8 AM to 6 PM CST. Outside the US, call (034) 486-7100.

For more information on Word for Word, contact Mastersoft Corporation at (602) 277-0900 or (800) 624-6107.

For more information on Word Exchange, contact Systems Compatibility Corporation at (312) 329-0700.

Reference(s):

“Professional Write User’s Manual.”

Additional reference words: textconv

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1993.