Microsoft KB Archive/33199

Word: Converting Word Documents from the Mac to the IBM PC PSS ID Number: Q33199 Article last modified on 08-17-1993 PSS database name: APpsConV

3.00 3.01 3.02 4.00

MACINTOSH

Summary:

If you want to transfer Microsoft Word for the Macintosh version 3.0, 3.01, 3.02, or 4.0 files to another word processor (one that is not made by Microsoft) for an IBM PC or compatible computer, consider the following options:

  Transfer only ASCII (text) files, which contain no formatting.   If the word processor on the PC supports DCA format, you may want to use the DCA conversion program included with Word for the Macintosh. You can keep more of your formatting, although this method sometimes does not work as expected due to different implementations of the DCA format.   If you are transferring data to WordPerfect for DOS, you may want to use the Apple File Exchange translator included with Word 4.0d (also available as a application note). This translator allows Word for the Macintosh files to be opened in WordPerfect for DOS or vice versa. To obtain the “WordPerfect File Conversion” application note and translators, call Microsoft Product Support Services at (206) 635-7200.   Use the Word Exchange conversion program. Word Exchange allows you to convert from Word for DOS (up to version 5.0) to any of the following formats. (Note: You need not have Word for DOS in order to use this program; see the “More Information” section.) Program Version/Revision Number(s) ——- ————————– DEC WPS PLUS (DX) Versions through 1.0 DisplayWrite 2,3,4 Releases through 1.0 MultiMate Advantage II Versions through 1.0 Samna Word III Revisions through 2.0 Wang PC (IWP) Versions through 2.5b WordPerfect Versions through 5.0 WordStar Releases through 4.0 Volkswriter 3 Versions through 1.0 ASCII 

More Information:

If you are trying to convert to one of the above programs from Word for the Macintosh (or vice versa), you can do so without having Word for DOS because Word for the Macintosh can convert documents to Word for DOS format; you need only buy the Word Exchange program. This program is available through Systems Compatibility Corporation, which can be contacted at the following address and phone number:

Systems Compatibility Corporation 401 N. Wabash, Suite 600 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 329-0700

For more information on transferring files from Word for the Macintosh to Word for DOS, query on the following words:

file and transfer

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