PUB98: WordPerfect Filter Defaults to .DOC File Name Extension (178803)
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This article was previously published under Q178803 SYMPTOMS
When you open a WordPerfect document in Microsoft Publisher, the default
file name extension Publisher uses is .doc. In addition, when you search
for WordPerfect documents in Publisher, only those files that have a .doc
extension will appear in the list of files found. Other files will not be
listed. The default extension should be an asterisk (*), which indicates
any character combination.
CAUSE
This is by design. The most commonly used file name extension for
WordPerfect files is .doc. However, WordPerfect does not add this extension
automatically and you can specify any extension or no extension.
RESOLUTION
To open a WordPerfect file with any file name extension, click Open on the
File menu. In the Publication Name box, type *.*, select the file you want, and then click Open. NOTE: You can also
specify the extension you used when you saved the WordPerfect file.
NOTE: You cannot modify the extension in the Find File dialog box. When
you search for WordPerfect files, Publisher will look only for files with
a .DOC extension.
MORE INFORMATION
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/10/1999 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB178803 |
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