Microsoft KB Archive/71115

Converting to and from WordStar 6.0 / 7.0 File Format

PSS ID Number: Q71115 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

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= SUMMARY =

The WordStar 6.0 and 7.0 file formats are not directly supported by Word for MS-DOS versions 4.0, 5.0, or 5.5, or Word for Windows versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.1a, 2.0, or 2.0a. However, WordStar 6.0 includes a conversion program called Star Exchange that supports conversion to and from Microsoft Word for MS-DOS file format. Star Exchange can be used as a means to convert between WordStar and either Word for MS-DOS or Word for Windows.

NOTE: Direct support for these two file formats have been added in Word 6.0 for Windows and the Word 6.0 for MS-DOS Supplemental Converter Kit.

= MORE INFORMATION =

In addition, although not officially supported or tested, WordStar 6.0 shares the same file format as WordStar 5.0 with only a few additions (for example, style definitions). Therefore, if you choose to open a WordStar 6.0 file as WordStar 5.5, it will probably be converted successfully.

Installation and usage instructions for the Star Exchange program are included on pages SE1-30 of the WordStar “Companion Programs” manual.

Microsoft has not tested the Star Exchange conversion utility and cannot guarantee proper functionality.

Support for Star Exchange is the sole responsibility of WordStar International Incorporated. For more information on this program, consult your WordStar Customer Service booklet for the appropriate Technical Consulting Service phone number, or call WordStar at (415) 382-8000.

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products’ performance or reliability.

= REFERENCES =

“WordStar Companion Program,” pages SE1-30

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