Microsoft KB Archive/108915

WD: How to Convert Documents from MacWord 1.x and 3.x to WinWord

PSS ID Number: Q108915 Article last modified on 02-02-1998

MACINTOSH: 1.0, 1.05, 3.0, 3.01, 3.02, 4.0, 5.0, 5.1; WINDOWS: 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6

MACINTOSH WINDOWS

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The information in this article applies to:

 Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, versions 1.0, 1.05, 3.0, 3.01, 3.02 == Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0 and 3.1 == 

= SUMMARY =

You can open a Word 4.0, 5.0, and 5.1 for the Macintosh document in Word 2.x or 6.0 for Windows, but Word 2.x and 6.0 for Windows do not directly support opening Word version 1.x or 3.x for the Macintosh documents.

Therefore, this article describes how to use information from a Word 1.x or 3.x for the Macintosh document in Word for Windows.

= MORE INFORMATION =

To use information from a Word 1.x or 3.x for the Macintosh document in Word for Windows, follow these steps:

NOTE: This procedure requires a Macintosh computer.

  If your Macintosh computer is based on any other microprocessor than the 68040 microprocessor (for example, 68000, 68020, or 68030), obtain an update to Word version 4.0d (revision h) for the Macintosh. You can have the Word 4.0d (revision h) update mailed to you by calling the Microsoft Order Desk at (800) 360-7561 and requesting the Word 4.0d (revision h) for the Macintosh (part number 034-096-S70) program update. Be sure to specify the disk size required. If you are outside the United States, contact the Microsoft subsidiary for your area. To locate your subsidiary, see the Microsoft World Wide Offices Web site at: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.htm NOTE: Because the Microsoft Web site is constantly updated, the site

address may change without notice. If this occurs, link to the Microsoft

home page at the following address: http://www.microsoft.com/ If you have Word 1.0 for the Macintosh documents and your computer utilizes the 68040 microprocessor, you will need to continue working with these documents in Word 1.0, and author new documents Word for Windows. You will not be able to use your Word 1.0 for the Macintosh documents in Word for Windows. If you have Word 3.0 for the Macintosh documents and your computer utilizes the 68040 microprocessor, you will need to update to Word 6.0 for the Macintosh in order to open these files, or you can access a converter from a third-party vendor.   Install the Word 4.x program update on your Macintosh. Then, open your Word 1.x or 3.x document into Word 4.x and resave it in Word 4.x format.   Transfer the document from the Macintosh to your Windows PC and open the Word 4.x document directly into Word for Windows. 

Additional query words: textconv conversion convert converted converts converting transfer transferred transfers translation translate mac ====================================================================== Keywords : macword winword word6 kbinterop Version : MACINTOSH: 1.0, 1.05, 3.0, 3.01, 3.02, 4.0, 5.0, 5.1; WINDOWS: 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0b, 2.0c, 6.0, 6.0c Platform : MACINTOSH WINDOWS Issue type : kbhowto kbinfo ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.