Microsoft KB Archive/141056

WD6X: “WordPerfect 5.1 for MS-DOS” Not in Mac Save As Dialog Box

PSS ID Number: Q141056 Article last modified on 02-03-1998

MACINTOSH 6.0, 6.0.1

MACINTOSH

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The information in this article applies to:

 == Microsoft Office for the Macintosh, versions 4.2, 4.2.1 == 

= SYMPTOMS =

The WordPerfect 5.1 for MS-DOS converter does not appear in the Save File As Type list, even though you have done a complete installation of Microsoft Office 4.2 or 4.2.1.

NOTE: This installation of Office includes Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, version 6.x.

= CAUSE =

This problem occurs when you install Office 4.2 or 4.2.1 and you have not previously installed the stand-alone version of Word.

= RESOLUTION =

Use the WordPerfect 5.x for Windows converter to save documents in the WordPerfect 5.1 for MS-DOS format.

= STATUS =

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

= MORE INFORMATION =

The following converters are installed by Office setup.

WordPerfect 5.0 WordPerfect 5.x for Windows. WordPerfect 5.1 or 5.2 Second… WordPerfect 5.0 Secondary File

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