Works: Filename Does Not Change for Lotus 1-2-3 Only Format (90459)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2.0
  • Microsoft Works 2.0a
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
This article was previously published under Q90459

SUMMARY

According to pages 167-168 of the "Microsoft Works For Windows User's Guide," saving a file in the Lotus 1-2-3 Only format will change the extension on the filename.

This is not true. The file will still be saved with the .WKS extension, which may overwrite the original file.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem is mostly academic, since the Works SS format (.WKS) is based on the Lotus format. The Lotus 1-2-3 Only format meets strict compatibility with Lotus, while the Works SS format is mostly compatible, since there are sometimes pieces of information that are used by Microsoft Works that are not used by Lotus.

The .WK1 extension used by newer versions of Lotus 1-2-3 is also directly compatible with Microsoft Works for Windows, aside from the usual limitations with respect to macro support and other features that not common to both programs.

REFERENCES

"Microsoft Works for Windows User's Guide," pages 167-168, "Using the Spreadsheet with other applications."
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/24/2003
Keywords:KB90459
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