Microsoft KB Archive/100073

Mac Works: Extensions Recognized by DOS Converters for Works 3.0

PSS ID Number: Q100073 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

3.0 4.0

MACINTOSH

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The following information refers to the conversion of MS-DOS files to Microsoft Works for the Macintosh. The MS-DOS converters for Works recognize the following extensions, but may not recognize the creator code for the file:

File Type Extension ————————–

Excel: XLS 1-2-3: WK1, WKS Multiplan SYLK: SLK PC Works 2.0: WPS, WKS, WDB RTF: RTF Word: DOC WordPerfect: WP, W50, W51

After the files have been translated using Apple File Exchange, it may be necessary to change the file extension so it will be read by Works. To do so:


 * 1) At the Finder level, select the filename.
 * 2) Add the appropriate extension preceded by a period. For example, FILENAME.DOC.

This should allow access to the file from within the Works 3.0 File Open dialog box.

KBCategory: kbother KBSubcategory: macworkskb Additional reference words: 3.00 4.00 converters DOS Excel 1-2-3 SYLK PC Works RTF Word Perfect mwksconv mwksmisc 3rdparty ====================================================================== Version : 3.0 4.0 Platform : MACINTOSH Issue type : kbinfo ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.