Open microsoft works files in word

Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. SarahKong Independent Advisor. There is a converter that you can install so that you can open works files in word. So you will need word which sounds like you already have. Now I have never tried this but have heard it works and I am crossing my fingers it works for you. Let me know how you make out. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site.

DaveM Independent Advisor. Hi jdvon, You will see plenty of articles saying that Word. Rohn MVP. MS is making Word "safer" to "protect" us from ourselves by blocking access to older file formats. In Word was able to open a Works 9 document I just created.

So it is possible. Look in the open column. Depending on the Microsoft Works file, it may look strange because formatting is not converted correctly. If this occurs, try opening the file as a different Works version. If this does not work, you'll have to change the formatting manually in Word if you want it to display correctly.

If you want to continue to use this file or want to make it compatible with Microsoft Word, follow the steps below. In Microsoft Word and later, you need to click the Browse option after clicking the File tab to open the Save As window. How to open a Microsoft. Tip Microsoft Word is capable of opening Microsoft Works 6.