WD2001: The File Formats That Word 2001 Can Open (302581)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2001 for Macintosh
This article was previously published under Q302581

SUMMARY

This article lists the file formats that Word 2001 can open.

MORE INFORMATION

If a file was saved from another program in one of the following formats, you can expect Word 2001 to open the file without difficulty:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Word templates
  • Rich Text Format (RTF)
  • Text
  • Unicode text
  • HTML (Web pages)
  • AppleWorks 5
  • Microsoft Excel, versions 3.x to 2001
  • Microsoft Works 4.0 for the Macintosh
Word 2001 can also recover text from any file that Word 2001 can open.

There also are some third-party conversion programs that can convert other file formats (for example, WordPerfect and ClarisWorks formats). A conversion program that is available for the Macintosh is MacLinkPlus Deluxe by DataViz, Inc.

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

For information about how to contact DataViz, Inc., click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, A-K

60781 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, L-P

60782 Hardware and Software Third-Party Vendor Contact List, Q-Z

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/14/2002
Keywords:kbinfo kbinterop KB302581
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