Mac Works: Converting Works 2.0 Files to Works 3.0
  
PSS ID Number: Q103979
Article last modified on 10-22-1998
 
2.0 3.0
 
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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Works for the Macintosh, versions 2.0 and 3.0
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SUMMARY
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The following instructions describe several different ways to convert
Microsoft Works 2.0 files to Works 3.0.
 
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Drag and Drop Using System 7.x
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Drag the Works 2.0 document icon onto the Works 3.0 application icon
(or the Works 3.0 alias) and drop it. This will run Works 3.0 and
Works 3.0 will convert the file.
 
Using the Works Updater
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1. Works 3.0a ships with the Works Updater, which automatically
   updates Works 2.0 files.
 
2. Copy the Works Updater to your hard drive.
 
3. Double-click any existing Works 2.0 file. This runs the Works
   Updater and allows you to convert the file to Works 3.0.
 
Open the File from Within the Works 3.0 Application
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Open the Works 2.0 file from within the Works 3.0 application using
the following steps:
 
1. Open the Works 3.0 application by double-clicking the application
   icon.
 
2. From within the Choose Type dialog box, find the Works 2.0 file in
   the scrolling list box.
 
3. Select the Works 2.0 file and click Open.
 
4. The dialog box, "Converting Works 2.0 document..." appears as the
   document is opened.
 
5. Save the document by choosing Save or Save As from the File menu.
 
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KBSubcategory: macworkskb
 
Additional reference words: 2.00, 3.00, 3.00a mac mwksconv
 
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Version           : 2.0 3.0
Platform          : MACINTOSH
Issue type        : kbinfo
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