Microsoft KB Archive/130675

Mac Works: Unable to Open Works Files in Pagemaker

PSS ID Number: Q130675 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

3.x 4.0 4.0a 4.0b

MACINTOSH

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= SYMPTOMS =

PageMaker cannot recognize or open Microsoft Works files.

= CAUSE =

PageMaker may not recognize Works documents because the Works converters may not be included with the version of PageMaker you’re using.

= WORKAROUND =


 * 1) Open the document in Microsoft Works.
 * 2) From the File menu, choose Save As.
 * 3) In the File Format box, choose RTF.

PageMaker should now recognize and open the document.

= MORE INFORMATION =

The product discussed here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this products performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kb3rdparty kbusage kbprb KBSubcategory: macworkskb

Additional reference words: 4.00 4.00a 4.00b mac m_works import export converts converted conversion place

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