Microsoft KB Archive/103970

Converting Lotus 1-2-3 Release 4 for Windows Documents Article ID: Q103970 Revision Date: 01-NOV-1994

The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 2.0, 2.0a, 2.0a-CD, 2.0b, 2.0c
 * Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0 and 3.1

SUMMARY To open a file in Word for Windows that you created in Lotus 1-2-3 Release 4 for Windows, you must save it in the Lotus 1-2-3 version 3.0 file format. Word for Windows can read Lotus 1-2-3 version 2.x (.WK1) and 3.x (.WK3) file formats.

MORE INFORMATION Lotus 1-2-3 Release 4 for Windows features a new file format and saves files with a default .WK4 filename extension. To save files in Lotus 1-2-3 version 3.0 format, do the following in Lotus 1-2-3 Release 4 for Windows:


 * 1) From the File menu, choose Save As.
 * 2) In the File Type box, select “1-2-3 (wk3)”.
 * 3) Type a filename and then choose OK.

The Lotus 1-2-3 products included here are manufactured by Lotus Development, Inc., a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products’ performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kbinterop KBSubCategory: Additional reference words: 2.00 2.00a 2.00a-CD 2.00b 2.00c textconv 123 spreadsheet spreadsheets worksheet worksheets

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