16-Bit Converters and Filters Cannot Be Used with 32-Bit Word (139788)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0a
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0c
  • Microsoft Word for Windows NT 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q139788

SUMMARY

The 16-bit document converters and graphic filters available for use with Word 6.x for Windows cannot be used with Word 7.0 for Windows 95, Word 6.0 for Windows NT, or any subsequent 32-bit Word product release.

In addition, 32-bit converters available for Word 7.0 for Windows 95, Word 6.0 for Windows NT, or any other 32-bit product release cannot be used with Word 6.x for Windows or earlier 16-bit versions of Word.

MORE INFORMATION

If a converter has been discontinued for Word 6.0 for Windows NT or Word 7.0 for Windows 95, check the application's ability to read and/or write in an interim format that Word can also read and/or write (for example, RTF or RFT-DCA or Text Only).

For more information on third-party products available for converting to and from Word, query on the following words:

convert and third and party

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Word User's Guide," version 6.0, pages 572-584
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kbconversion KB139788
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