Word 6.0 for Windows Supplemental File Conversions Disks

ID: Q107141

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

SUMMARY

Included below is information on how to obtain the Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows Supplemental File Conversions Disks, as well as how to obtain the these same converters from online services. The contents of the cover letter that accompanies the Supplemental File Conversions Disks are also included, and the cover letter provides installation instructions.

Supplied Text Converters

The supplied text converters support files in the listed formats. Unless otherwise specified, conversion is supported both to and from Word for Windows. "Import only" means conversion is only supported to Word for Windows.

DisplayWrite version 4v1, 4v2, and 5.0 formats (import only)

Lotus 1-2-3 version 2.x and 3.x formats (import only)

NOTE: An updated Lotus 1-2-3 converter that adds support for Lotus 1-2-3 version 4.x is now available separately. For additional information, please see the following article(s) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Q124871 GC1133: Lotus 1-2-3 Converter Update Available for WinWord 6.0

Microsoft Publisher for Windows version 2.0 format

Microsoft Word for MS-DOS glossary files version 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 formats (import only)

Microsoft Word for Windows version 1.x format (only required for export)

Microsoft Works for MS-DOS format

Microsoft Works for Windows version 2.0 and 3.0 formats

MultiMate version 3.3, 4.0, MultiMate Advantage, and MultiMate Advantage II formats

Multiplan version 3.x and 4.2 format (import only)

WordPerfect version 4.1 and 4.2 format

WordStar version 3.3, 3.45, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 and 7.0 format

Supplied Graphics Filters

The supplied graphics filters support files in the listed formats. All supplied filters only support conversion to Word for Windows.

AutoCAD (DXF) format (import only)

AutoCAD plotter files (ADI) format (import only)

Corel DRAW 3.0 (CDR) format (import only)

HP Graphics Language (HPGL) / HP Plotter Print File (PLT) format (import only)

Kodak Photo CD (PCD) format (import only)

Lotus 1-2-3 graphics file (PIC) format (import only)

Truevision Targa (TGA) format (import only)

TO ORDER THE DISKS

To order the Word 6.0 for Windows Supplemental File Conversions Disks free of charge, do either of the following:

Send in the Supplemental Offers Coupon, included with your Word package.

Call the Microsoft Sales Information Center at (800) 426-9400.

If you are outside the United States, contact the Microsoft subsidiary for your area. To locate your subsidiary, see the Microsoft World Wide Offices Web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.htm

TO DOWNLOAD INDIVIDUAL SUPPLEMENTAL CONVERTERS AND FILTERS

To obtain a converter or graphic filter, download the appropriate compressed, self-extracting file that appears in the "List of Self- Extracting Executable Files Available Online" below. After you download the file, run it to extract the file(s) it contains and view the README.TXT file for installation instructions. For information about downloading, see the "To Obtain These Files" section of this article.

List of Self-Extracting Executable Files Available Online


   Filename     Supported File Formats                            S Number
   -----------------------------------------------------------------------

   DSPWRT.EXE   DisplayWrite 4v1, 4v2, and 5.0                    S14429
   LTS123.EXE   Lotus 1-2-3 2.x and 3.x                           S14430
   MSPUB2.EXE   Microsoft Publisher 2.0 for Windows               S14431
   GLOSS.EXE    Microsoft Word for MS-DOS 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0
                   glossary conversion macros (macros themselves
                   are provided within Word for MS-DOS glossary
                   files)                                         S14432
   WWIN1.EXE    Microsoft Word for Windows 1.x                    S14433
   WKSDOS.EXE   Microsoft Works for MS-DOS                        S14434
   WKSWIN.EXE   Microsoft Works 2.0 for Windows                   S14435
   WKS3WN.EXE   Microsoft Works 3.0 for Windows                   S14750


   MLTMT.EXE    MultiMate 3.3, Advantage, Advantage II, and 4.0    S14436
   MLTPLN.EXE   Multiplan 3.x, 4.0, and 4.2                        S14437
   WPFT4.EXE    WordPerfect 4.1 and 4.2                            S14438
   WSTAR.EXE    WordStar 3.3, 3.45, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, and 7.0    S14439
   DXF.EXE      AutoCAD (DXF)                                      S14440
   ADI.EXE      AutoCAD plotter files (ADI)                        S14441
   CDR.EXE      Corel DRAW 3.0 (CDR)                               S14442
   HPGL.EXE     HP Graphics Language (HPGL) / HP Plotter Print File
                   (PLT)                                           S14443
   PCD.EXE      Kodak Photo CD (PCD)                               S14444
   PIC.EXE      Lotus 1-2-3 graphics file (PIC)                    S14445
   TGA.EXE      Truevision Targa (TGA)                             S14446

TO OBTAIN THESE FILES

For more information about downloading files from the Microsoft Software Library, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

For more information about how to download files from the Microsoft Download Center, please visit the Download Center at the following Web address

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp

and then click How to use the Microsoft Download Center.

WORD 6.0 SUPPLEMENTAL CONVERSIONS DISKS COVER LETTER CONTENTS

Dear Microsoft Customer:

This package contains the additional text converters and graphics filters for Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows that you recently requested. If this shipment has arrived in unsatisfactory condition, please let us know. In the United States, call Microsoft Sales and Service at (800) 426-9400. Outside the United States, contact your local Microsoft subsidiary.

The following lists show the converters and filters included in this package. To use them, follow the setup instructions in this letter. If you have questions about installing or using these converters and filters, one of our Product Support Services technicians will be glad to assist you. In the United States call (425) 462-WORD between 6:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Pacific time. Outside the United States, contact your local Microsoft subsidiary.

Supplied Text Converters

DisplayWrite version 4v1, 4v2, and 5.0 formats (import only)
Lotus 1-2-3 version 2.x and 3.x formats (import only)
Microsoft Publisher for Windows version 2.0 format
Microsoft Word for MS-DOS glossary files version 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 formats (import only)
Microsoft Word for Windows version 1.x format (only required for export)
Microsoft Works for MS-DOS format
Microsoft Works for Windows version 2.0 and 3.0 formats
MultiMate version 3.3, 4.0, MultiMate Advantage, and MultiMate
Advantage II formats
Multiplan version 3.x and 4.2 format (import only)
WordPerfect version 4.1 and 4.2 format
WordStar version 3.3, 3.45, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 and 7.0 format

Supplied Graphics Filters

The supplied graphics filters support files in the listed formats. All supplied filters only support conversion to Word for Windows.

AutoCAD (DXF) format (import only)
AutoCAD plotter files (ADI) format (import only)
Corel DRAW 3.0 (CDR) format (import only)
HP Graphics Language (HPGL) / HP Plotter Print File (PLT) format (import only)
Kodak Photo CD (PCD) format (import only)
Lotus 1-2-3 graphics file (PIC) format (import only)
Truevision Targa (TGA) format (import only)

Setup Instructions

Start Microsoft Windows.

Insert the disk labeled Supplemental File Conversions--Setup in drive A.

From Program Manager, choose Run from the File menu.

Type a:\setup and press ENTER.

For more information about using Word with documents created in other word- processing programs, see the "File Conversion" topic of the Word Readme Help (WDREADME.HLP) file installed with Word 6.0 for Windows. More information about the supplied converters and filters is included in the online document SCNVINFO.DOC, which is installed with the converters and filters.

Thank you for your support of Microsoft products.

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Version : WINDOWS:6.0,6.0a,6.0c
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