Microsoft KB Archive/130254

Mac Works 4.0: How to Open an AppleWorks File with Works 4.0

PSS ID Number: Q130254 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

4.00 4.00a 4.00b

MACINTOSH

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= SUMMARY =

To open an AppleWorks file in Works for the Macintosh, you must add an extension to the filename for Works to recognize the file.


 * AppleWorks 2.0 files require a .AW2 extension
 * AppleWorks 3.0 files require a .AW3 extension

For example, the file “Letter” (without the quotation marks) would be renamed to either “Letter.AW2” or “Letter.AW3” (without the quotation marks).

= MORE INFORMATION =

To open an AppleWorks file follow the steps below:


 * 1) Transfer the file to your Macintosh hard disk.
 * 2) Rename the file using the correct extension.
 * 3) Open Works 4.0.
 * 4) From the Startup dialog box, double-click the Existing Documents icon.
 * 5) From the File Format menu, choose All Available.
 * 6) Locate the file. Choose Open.

For additional information about transferring files from AppleWorks to Microsoft Works for the Macintosh, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

ARTICLE-ID: Q95095 TITLE : Opening AppleWorks Files on ProDOS or Apple IIe Card

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