WD: How to Open MacWrite Files in Word 6.0, 6.0.1 for the Mac (133126)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0
- Microsoft Word for the Macintosh 6.0.1
- Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q133126 SYMPTOMS
Microsoft Word for the Macintosh versions 6.0 and later do not ship with a
converter to import Claris MacWrite files.
RESOLUTION
To open MacWrite files in Word 6.0 and later, use either of the following
methods.
Method 1
Save the MacWrite file in the Text Only format while in MacWrite. Note that
formatting applied to the text is lost; however, this is the only
format that MacWrite can export besides the MacWrite format.
Method 2
Use a third-party utility or service bureau to convert the MacWrite files.
Listed below are vendors manufacturing conversion programs that convert
MacWrite format files.
Inso (formerly Mastersoft). For more information, please contact Inso.
For information about how to contact Inso, please see the following
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
65416
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Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/4/2002 |
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