Use Microsoft Word for the best word processing and document creation. Find out how document collaboration and editing tools can help polish your Word docs Skip to main content. The most prolific is Microsoft Word, part of the Microsoft Office suite. The hardest part about installing a word processor is deciding on which application to use.
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Microsoft Works is an all-in-one application that includes a word processor, spreadsheet and database program. The last version of Works released was 9.0, also known as Works for Windows 2002. Although the product has been discontinued, those who like the simplicity of an all-in-one program and don't need the advanced tools of Microsoft Office continue to use it. Like most Microsoft products, Works can read several different file formats, including the DOC format of Word 97-2003. All versions of Word since 2003 have the ability to save files in .DOC format.
2.Click the 'File' tab and the 'Open' command to select the document you want to convert to Microsoft Works.
3.Click the 'File' tab and the 'Save As' command to open the 'Save As' dialog box.
4.Click the 'Save as type' drop-down menu and select 'Word 97-2003 (.doc)' as the format.
5.Enter a new name for your file if you wish and click the 'Save' button.
6.Open your Microsoft Works program and choose 'Word Processor' as the application to enter.
7.From the 'File' menu, select 'Open' and choose the DOC Word document you just saved.
Tip
- Microsoft Works can also open documents saved in Rich Text Format (RTF) or HTML format, which Word offers as a file format option under its 'Save As' command.
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Katelyn Kelley worked in information technology as a computing and communications consultant and web manager for 15 years before becoming a freelance writer in 2003. She specializes in instructional and technical writing in the areas of computers, gaming and crafts. Kelley holds a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics and computer science from Boston College.
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