Works: Available Works and Word for Windows Text Converters (150507)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0
  • Microsoft Works 3.0
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q150507

SUMMARY

Microsoft Word for Windows, Version 7.0 includes text converters that allow Word 7.0 to open and save documents in several Works formats.

Works for Windows, versions 3.0 and 4.0 include text converters that allow Works to open, but not save documents in Word 6.0 and 7.0 formats.

This article describes the files that must be installed to save documents in either Works or Word format.

MORE INFORMATION

The Works 3.0 and 4.0 converters may not be installed with a typical Word 7.0 installation. If the file types listed below do not appear in your Open or Save As dialog boxes, you may need to run the maintenance mode Setup to install the appropriate converter.

NOTE: All of these converters are available with both Works 4.0 and Word 7.0, except for the Works 3.0 converter, which is only available with Word 7.0.

Word 6.0 - 7.0 for Windows/Macintosh

This is a unidirectional converter that allows you to open Word documents but not save in Word format.
   Mswrd632.cnv      143,360 bytes
				

Word for Windows 2.0

This is a bi-directional converter that allows you to open and save documents in Word for Windows 2.0 format.
   Wnwwd232.cnv      183,808 bytes
				

Word for MSDOS

This is a bi-directional converter that allows you to open and save documents in Word for DOS 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 formats.
   Doswrd32.cnv      214,016 bytes
				

Works for Windows 3.0

This is a bi-directional converter that allows you to open and save documents in Works 3.0 format. This converter is only included with Word 7.0.
   Works332.cnv      118,272 bytes
				

Works for Windows 4.0

This is a bi-directional converter that allows you to open and save documents in Works 4.0 format.
   Works432.cnv      122,368 bytes
				
NOTE: File dates for the above converters vary depending on the installation media as follows:
   Works 4.0 floppy version - 7/10/95
   Works 4.0 CD-ROM version - 7/15/95
   Word  7.0                - 9/27/95
				
For additional information on Works file converters or transferring files between Works and Word, please see the following articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

141167 File Converters Included with Works 4.0

138339 Works FAQ: Frequently Asked Word Processor Questions


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:KB150507