WD98: Batch Conversion Utility Cannot Convert Templates (193651)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q193651 SYMPTOMS
The Word Batch Conversion Utility will not convert templates or any file
with a .dot extension.
CAUSE
By design, you cannot change the file format of a Word template.
WORKAROUND
To convert a Word template to another file format, follow these steps
to create a new document from the template, and then convert the document
to the file type you want:
- On the File menu, click New.
- Click the template you want.
- Click the Document option under Create New.
- Click OK.
- On the File menu, click Save As.
- You can choose to save the document in the format you want, or you can
save it as a Word document to be converted later by using the Batch
Conversion Utility.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/4/2002 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB193651 |
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