Microsoft KB Archive/64279

WD: How to Recover a Document Saved in RTF Two Times

PSS ID Number: Q64279 Article last modified on 11-25-1998

MACINTOSH:3.0,4.0,5.0,5.1

MACINTOSH

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, versions 3.0, 3.01, 3.02, 4.0, 5.0, 5.1 ———————————————————————-

= SUMMARY =

When you save a Word document in Rich Text Format (RTF), Word converts the “normal” text to RTF code. This RTF code consists of ASCII characters representing the document text, graphics, and formatting.

If a document is saved in RTF (without changing the file name) and is then saved in Normal format (again without changing the file name), the document opens as a normal Word document; however, the RTF code is retained. At this point, if you use the Save As command to save the document once again in RTF format, the document will now consist of RTF code saved in RTF format. When this document is closed and opened, you will be asked “Interpret RTF text?” If you click Yes, Word interprets the RTF code correctly; however, the original RTF code is displayed.

= MORE INFORMATION =

To prevent Word from always interpreting RTF, use the appropriate method for your version of Word.

Word Version 5.0
In Word 5.0 clear the Always Interpret RTF check box in the Preferences dialog box.


 * 1) On the Tools menu, click Preferences.
 * 2) Select Open and Save.
 * 3) Click to clear the Always Interpret RTF check box, and then click Close.

Word Versions 3.x, 4.0, and 5.0
To return the document to Normal format, follow these steps:


 * 1) On the File menu, click Save As.
 * 2) Under Save File As Type, select Text Only. (In Word versions 3.x and 4.0, choose File Format (full menus only), select Text Only, and then click OK).
 * 3) When Word prompts you with the “Replace Existing ?” dialog box, click Yes.
 * 4) Close the file and reopen it.
 * 5) When Word prompts you with the “Interpret RTF text?” dialog box, click Yes.
 * 6) On the File menu, click Save As.
 * 7) Under Save File As Type, select Normal. (In Word versions 3.x and 4.0, click File Format (full menus only), select Normal, and then click OK).
 * 8) When Word prompts you with the “Replace Existing ?” dialog box, click Yes.

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