Microsoft KB Archive/141056

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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

Additional query words: mac textconv conversion convert converted converts converting translation translated translates translating transfer transferred transfers transferring missing unavailable gone ====================================================================== Keywords : kbinterop kbsetup macword word6 Version : MACINTOSH 6.0, 6.0.1 Platform : MACINTOSH Issue type : kbbug ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.