Works: Difference Between Text for DOS and Text for Windows (99444)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2.0
  • Microsoft Works 2.0a
  • Microsoft Works 3.0
  • Microsoft Works 4.5
  • Microsoft Works 4.5a
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0 4.0a
  • Microsoft Money 2000 Business and Personal
This article was previously published under Q99444

SUMMARY

You have a choice between Text (DOS) or Text (Windows) when saving or opening a text file in Works for Windows.

The difference between these two choices is the manner in which they treat mapping of extended characters (characters 128 through 255) between ANSI and the MS-DOS CodePage.

"Text for DOS" uses the ASCII code page for extended symbols and "Text for Windows" uses the ANSI code page.

To obtain the best functionality when exchanging unformatted text with MS-DOS-based applications, it is best to open and save text using the Text (DOS) option. If you are exchanging unformatted text with Windows-based applications, it is best to open and save text using the Text (Windows) option.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/15/2004
Keywords:kbinfo KB99444
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