Mac Works: Extensions Recognized by DOS Converters for Works 3.0
  
PSS ID Number: Q100073
Article last modified on 10-22-1998
 
3.0 4.0
 
MACINTOSH
 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Works for the Macintosh, versions 3.0, 4.0
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The following information refers to the conversion of MS-DOS files to
Microsoft Works for the Macintosh. The MS-DOS converters for Works
recognize the following extensions, but may not recognize the creator code
for the file:
 
   File Type        Extension
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   Excel:           XLS
   1-2-3:           WK1, WKS
   Multiplan SYLK:  SLK
   PC Works 2.0:    WPS, WKS, WDB
   RTF:             RTF
   Word:            DOC
   WordPerfect:     WP, W50, W51
 
After the files have been translated using Apple File Exchange, it may be
necessary to change the file extension so it will be read by Works. To do
so:
 
1. At the Finder level, select the filename.
 
2. Add the appropriate extension preceded by a period. For example,
   FILENAME.DOC.
 
This should allow access to the file from within the Works 3.0 File
Open dialog box.
 
KBCategory: kbother
KBSubcategory: macworkskb
Additional reference words: 3.00 4.00 converters DOS Excel 1-2-3 SYLK
PC Works RTF Word Perfect mwksconv mwksmisc 3rdparty
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Version           : 3.0 4.0
Platform          : MACINTOSH
Issue type        : kbinfo
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