Microsoft KB Archive/133126

= WD: How to Open MacWrite Files in Word 6.0, 6.0.1 for the Mac =

Article ID: 133126

Article Last Modified on 11/21/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Word 6.0 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Word 6.01 for Macintosh
 * Microsoft Word 98 for Macintosh

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This article was previously published under Q133126



SYMPTOMS
Microsoft Word for the Macintosh versions 6.0 and later do not ship with a converter to import Claris MacWrite files.



RESOLUTION
To open MacWrite files in Word 6.0 and later, use either of the following methods.

Method 1
Save the MacWrite file in the Text Only format while in MacWrite. Note that formatting applied to the text is lost; however, this is the only format that MacWrite can export besides the MacWrite format.

Method 2
Use a third-party utility or service bureau to convert the MacWrite files. Listed below are vendors manufacturing conversion programs that convert MacWrite format files.

Inso (formerly Mastersoft). For more information, please contact Inso. For information about how to contact Inso, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

The third-party contact information included in this article is provided to help you find the technical support you need. This contact information is subject to change without notice. Microsoft in no way guarantees the accuracy of this third-party contact information.



MORE INFORMATION
MacWrite II files can be opened in Word 5.0, 5.1, 6.0, and 6.0.1 for the Macintosh if the MacWrite II converter is installed.

The MacWrite II converter for Word 6.0 is available on the Supplemental File Conversions disk. For additional information regarding how to obtain the MacWrite II converter see the following article in the Knowledge Base:

119859 MacWord 6.0 Supplemental File Conversions Disk Available

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