I have a new Toshiba Satellite with Vista and Works (not sure which version,
but the date on it is 1/2005). I need to create text and rich text (rtf)
documents that do not have the .wps extension, but that's apparently the only
type this word processor has when I click "Save As". Should I update to a
new version -- if so which one? I also have a trial version of Office
installed, but I don't need anything other than a word processor.
Please help, I have a deadline to meet, and I cannot use the wps format.
Thanks.
--
Jean D.

Since this is a new computer, I assume that you have Works 9.0. According to
"File formats that are supported in Works 9" at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940005, you should have a much greater
selection. In addition, the features page for that version
(http://www.microsoft.com/products/wo...e_tab=Features)
says that you can "Share & edit Works Word Processor and Spreadsheet files
with Microsoft® Office Word and Microsoft® Office Excel and vice versa."

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:C2777784-BEFB-4D12-A08F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have a new Toshiba Satellite with Vista and Works (not sure which
>version,
> but the date on it is 1/2005). I need to create text and rich text (rtf)
> documents that do not have the .wps extension, but that's apparently the
> only
> type this word processor has when I click "Save As". Should I update to a
> new version -- if so which one? I also have a trial version of Office
> installed, but I don't need anything other than a word processor.
> Please help, I have a deadline to meet, and I cannot use the wps
> format.
> Thanks.
> --
> Jean D.
>

Thanks for replying, but I don't want to buy the whole Office package unless
I have to, since all I need is a word processor that doesn't use the wps
extension. I don't know what version of Works I have but it definitely does
not give me a choice -- it's wps or nothing.

I guess my question is, what Word Processor gives me the choice of plain
doc, txt, and rft files with no ".wps" tacked on? How do I upgrade or what
should I buy, please? I can't seem to find out which version of Works I have
now. All it says under "Properties" is the date it was created (1/2005).


Jean
--
Jean D.


"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

> Since this is a new computer, I assume that you have Works 9.0. According to
> "File formats that are supported in Works 9" at
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940005, you should have a much greater
> selection. In addition, the features page for that version
> (http://www.microsoft.com/products/wo...e_tab=Features)
> says that you can "Share & edit Works Word Processor and Spreadsheet files
> with Microsoft® Office Word and Microsoft® Office Excel and vice versa."
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>
> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:C2777784-BEFB-4D12-A08F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have a new Toshiba Satellite with Vista and Works (not sure which
> >version,
> > but the date on it is 1/2005). I need to create text and rich text (rtf)
> > documents that do not have the .wps extension, but that's apparently the
> > only
> > type this word processor has when I click "Save As". Should I update to a
> > new version -- if so which one? I also have a trial version of Office
> > installed, but I don't need anything other than a word processor.
> > Please help, I have a deadline to meet, and I cannot use the wps
> > format.
> > Thanks.
> > --
> > Jean D.
> >
>
>
>

What I am telling you is that the Works word processor should allow you to
save in Word format or RTF or any of those other formats listed in the KB
article. Are you clicking the arrow beside the filename in the Save As
dialog to see what other formats are available?

I would imagine you can get the version of Works by using Help | About
Microsoft Works. Another KB article lists pretty much the same variety of
file formats for Works 7.0. I am confident that you can use file formats
other than .wps in any version of Works.

Even WordPad (which comes with Windows) will allow you to save as RTF.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:3D52557D-D5CC-4C4F-82F5-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Thanks for replying, but I don't want to buy the whole Office package
> unless
> I have to, since all I need is a word processor that doesn't use the wps
> extension. I don't know what version of Works I have but it definitely
> does
> not give me a choice -- it's wps or nothing.
>
> I guess my question is, what Word Processor gives me the choice of plain
> doc, txt, and rft files with no ".wps" tacked on? How do I upgrade or
> what
> should I buy, please? I can't seem to find out which version of Works I
> have
> now. All it says under "Properties" is the date it was created (1/2005).
>
>
> Jean
> --
> Jean D.
>
>
> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
>
>> Since this is a new computer, I assume that you have Works 9.0. According
>> to
>> "File formats that are supported in Works 9" at
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940005, you should have a much greater
>> selection. In addition, the features page for that version
>> (http://www.microsoft.com/products/wo...e_tab=Features)
>> says that you can "Share & edit Works Word Processor and Spreadsheet
>> files
>> with Microsoft® Office Word and Microsoft® Office Excel and vice versa."
>>
>> --
>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>> Words into Type
>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>>
>> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:C2777784-BEFB-4D12-A08F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >I have a new Toshiba Satellite with Vista and Works (not sure which
>> >version,
>> > but the date on it is 1/2005). I need to create text and rich text
>> > (rtf)
>> > documents that do not have the .wps extension, but that's apparently
>> > the
>> > only
>> > type this word processor has when I click "Save As". Should I update
>> > to a
>> > new version -- if so which one? I also have a trial version of Office
>> > installed, but I don't need anything other than a word processor.
>> > Please help, I have a deadline to meet, and I cannot use the wps
>> > format.
>> > Thanks.
>> > --
>> > Jean D.
>> >
>>
>>
>>

I found the version -- 9.0. I must be doing something wrong, because
even though I select "rtf" or "text" under Save As repeatedly, it always
comes up with a wps extension when it's saved. I've tried this over and
over. I create a file, bring up "Save As," type in a title, pick an
extension, hit Save, and when I reopen the file, it always has a wps
extension attached to it. I know it's probably hard to know what I'm doing
wrong here, but any guesses?
Jean
--
Jean D.


"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

> What I am telling you is that the Works word processor should allow you to
> save in Word format or RTF or any of those other formats listed in the KB
> article. Are you clicking the arrow beside the filename in the Save As
> dialog to see what other formats are available?
>
> I would imagine you can get the version of Works by using Help | About
> Microsoft Works. Another KB article lists pretty much the same variety of
> file formats for Works 7.0. I am confident that you can use file formats
> other than .wps in any version of Works.
>
> Even WordPad (which comes with Windows) will allow you to save as RTF.
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>
> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:3D52557D-D5CC-4C4F-82F5-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Thanks for replying, but I don't want to buy the whole Office package
> > unless
> > I have to, since all I need is a word processor that doesn't use the wps
> > extension. I don't know what version of Works I have but it definitely
> > does
> > not give me a choice -- it's wps or nothing.
> >
> > I guess my question is, what Word Processor gives me the choice of plain
> > doc, txt, and rft files with no ".wps" tacked on? How do I upgrade or
> > what
> > should I buy, please? I can't seem to find out which version of Works I
> > have
> > now. All it says under "Properties" is the date it was created (1/2005).
> >
> >
> > Jean
> > --
> > Jean D.
> >
> >
> > "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
> >
> >> Since this is a new computer, I assume that you have Works 9.0. According
> >> to
> >> "File formats that are supported in Works 9" at
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940005, you should have a much greater
> >> selection. In addition, the features page for that version
> >> (http://www.microsoft.com/products/wo...e_tab=Features)
> >> says that you can "Share & edit Works Word Processor and Spreadsheet
> >> files
> >> with Microsoft® Office Word and Microsoft® Office Excel and vice versa."
> >>
> >> --
> >> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> >> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> >> Words into Type
> >> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> >>
> >> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:C2777784-BEFB-4D12-A08F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >I have a new Toshiba Satellite with Vista and Works (not sure which
> >> >version,
> >> > but the date on it is 1/2005). I need to create text and rich text
> >> > (rtf)
> >> > documents that do not have the .wps extension, but that's apparently
> >> > the
> >> > only
> >> > type this word processor has when I click "Save As". Should I update
> >> > to a
> >> > new version -- if so which one? I also have a trial version of Office
> >> > installed, but I don't need anything other than a word processor.
> >> > Please help, I have a deadline to meet, and I cannot use the wps
> >> > format.
> >> > Thanks.
> >> > --
> >> > Jean D.
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

No, I can't imagine what's happening. You're not typing the extension, are
you?

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:558D1999-9045-4DF1-81D2-(E-Mail Removed)...
> I found the version -- 9.0. I must be doing something wrong, because
> even though I select "rtf" or "text" under Save As repeatedly, it always
> comes up with a wps extension when it's saved. I've tried this over and
> over. I create a file, bring up "Save As," type in a title, pick an
> extension, hit Save, and when I reopen the file, it always has a wps
> extension attached to it. I know it's probably hard to know what I'm
> doing
> wrong here, but any guesses?
> Jean
> --
> Jean D.
>
>
> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
>
>> What I am telling you is that the Works word processor should allow you
>> to
>> save in Word format or RTF or any of those other formats listed in the KB
>> article. Are you clicking the arrow beside the filename in the Save As
>> dialog to see what other formats are available?
>>
>> I would imagine you can get the version of Works by using Help | About
>> Microsoft Works. Another KB article lists pretty much the same variety of
>> file formats for Works 7.0. I am confident that you can use file formats
>> other than .wps in any version of Works.
>>
>> Even WordPad (which comes with Windows) will allow you to save as RTF.
>>
>> --
>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>> Words into Type
>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>>
>> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:3D52557D-D5CC-4C4F-82F5-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Thanks for replying, but I don't want to buy the whole Office package
>> > unless
>> > I have to, since all I need is a word processor that doesn't use the
>> > wps
>> > extension. I don't know what version of Works I have but it definitely
>> > does
>> > not give me a choice -- it's wps or nothing.
>> >
>> > I guess my question is, what Word Processor gives me the choice of
>> > plain
>> > doc, txt, and rft files with no ".wps" tacked on? How do I upgrade or
>> > what
>> > should I buy, please? I can't seem to find out which version of Works
>> > I
>> > have
>> > now. All it says under "Properties" is the date it was created
>> > (1/2005).
>> >
>> >
>> > Jean
>> > --
>> > Jean D.
>> >
>> >
>> > "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Since this is a new computer, I assume that you have Works 9.0.
>> >> According
>> >> to
>> >> "File formats that are supported in Works 9" at
>> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940005, you should have a much greater
>> >> selection. In addition, the features page for that version
>> >> (http://www.microsoft.com/products/wo...e_tab=Features)
>> >> says that you can "Share & edit Works Word Processor and Spreadsheet
>> >> files
>> >> with Microsoft® Office Word and Microsoft® Office Excel and vice
>> >> versa."
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>> >> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>> >> Words into Type
>> >> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>> >>
>> >> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> >> news:C2777784-BEFB-4D12-A08F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> >> >I have a new Toshiba Satellite with Vista and Works (not sure which
>> >> >version,
>> >> > but the date on it is 1/2005). I need to create text and rich text
>> >> > (rtf)
>> >> > documents that do not have the .wps extension, but that's apparently
>> >> > the
>> >> > only
>> >> > type this word processor has when I click "Save As". Should I
>> >> > update
>> >> > to a
>> >> > new version -- if so which one? I also have a trial version of
>> >> > Office
>> >> > installed, but I don't need anything other than a word processor.
>> >> > Please help, I have a deadline to meet, and I cannot use the wps
>> >> > format.
>> >> > Thanks.
>> >> > --
>> >> > Jean D.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

No, I type just the file name. At least I know now that there must be a way
to do it, and I can get help from some computer-savvy friends on Monday who
can actually walk me through it. Thanks for your help, and bye for now.
Jean
--
Jean D.


"Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:

> No, I can't imagine what's happening. You're not typing the extension, are
> you?
>
> --
> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> Words into Type
> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>
> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:558D1999-9045-4DF1-81D2-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > I found the version -- 9.0. I must be doing something wrong, because
> > even though I select "rtf" or "text" under Save As repeatedly, it always
> > comes up with a wps extension when it's saved. I've tried this over and
> > over. I create a file, bring up "Save As," type in a title, pick an
> > extension, hit Save, and when I reopen the file, it always has a wps
> > extension attached to it. I know it's probably hard to know what I'm
> > doing
> > wrong here, but any guesses?
> > Jean
> > --
> > Jean D.
> >
> >
> > "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
> >
> >> What I am telling you is that the Works word processor should allow you
> >> to
> >> save in Word format or RTF or any of those other formats listed in the KB
> >> article. Are you clicking the arrow beside the filename in the Save As
> >> dialog to see what other formats are available?
> >>
> >> I would imagine you can get the version of Works by using Help | About
> >> Microsoft Works. Another KB article lists pretty much the same variety of
> >> file formats for Works 7.0. I am confident that you can use file formats
> >> other than .wps in any version of Works.
> >>
> >> Even WordPad (which comes with Windows) will allow you to save as RTF.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> >> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> >> Words into Type
> >> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> >>
> >> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> news:3D52557D-D5CC-4C4F-82F5-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> > Thanks for replying, but I don't want to buy the whole Office package
> >> > unless
> >> > I have to, since all I need is a word processor that doesn't use the
> >> > wps
> >> > extension. I don't know what version of Works I have but it definitely
> >> > does
> >> > not give me a choice -- it's wps or nothing.
> >> >
> >> > I guess my question is, what Word Processor gives me the choice of
> >> > plain
> >> > doc, txt, and rft files with no ".wps" tacked on? How do I upgrade or
> >> > what
> >> > should I buy, please? I can't seem to find out which version of Works
> >> > I
> >> > have
> >> > now. All it says under "Properties" is the date it was created
> >> > (1/2005).
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Jean
> >> > --
> >> > Jean D.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> Since this is a new computer, I assume that you have Works 9.0.
> >> >> According
> >> >> to
> >> >> "File formats that are supported in Works 9" at
> >> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940005, you should have a much greater
> >> >> selection. In addition, the features page for that version
> >> >> (http://www.microsoft.com/products/wo...e_tab=Features)
> >> >> says that you can "Share & edit Works Word Processor and Spreadsheet
> >> >> files
> >> >> with Microsoft® Office Word and Microsoft® Office Excel and vice
> >> >> versa."
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> Suzanne S. Barnhill
> >> >> Microsoft MVP (Word)
> >> >> Words into Type
> >> >> Fairhope, Alabama USA
> >> >>
> >> >> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> >> >> news:C2777784-BEFB-4D12-A08F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> >> >I have a new Toshiba Satellite with Vista and Works (not sure which
> >> >> >version,
> >> >> > but the date on it is 1/2005). I need to create text and rich text
> >> >> > (rtf)
> >> >> > documents that do not have the .wps extension, but that's apparently
> >> >> > the
> >> >> > only
> >> >> > type this word processor has when I click "Save As". Should I
> >> >> > update
> >> >> > to a
> >> >> > new version -- if so which one? I also have a trial version of
> >> >> > Office
> >> >> > installed, but I don't need anything other than a word processor.
> >> >> > Please help, I have a deadline to meet, and I cannot use the wps
> >> >> > format.
> >> >> > Thanks.
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Jean D.
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

Works 9 will actually use any Office import/export filter available
including its own supplied filters, so RTF is no problem at all. What may be
causing the confusion is that the title bar of the Works 9 wordprocessor
always shows the wps extension no matter what is opened or what format is
used for the save. The saved files however should be of the correct selected
format. You can establish this by setting Windows Explorer (or whatever it
is now called in Vista) to display the extensions of known file types.

--
<>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<>
Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org
<>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<>


Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:
> What I am telling you is that the Works word processor should allow
> you to save in Word format or RTF or any of those other formats
> listed in the KB article. Are you clicking the arrow beside the
> filename in the Save As dialog to see what other formats are
> available?
> I would imagine you can get the version of Works by using Help | About
> Microsoft Works. Another KB article lists pretty much the same
> variety of file formats for Works 7.0. I am confident that you can
> use file formats other than .wps in any version of Works.
>
> Even WordPad (which comes with Windows) will allow you to save as RTF.
>
>
> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:3D52557D-D5CC-4C4F-82F5-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Thanks for replying, but I don't want to buy the whole Office package
>> unless
>> I have to, since all I need is a word processor that doesn't use the
>> wps extension. I don't know what version of Works I have but it
>> definitely does
>> not give me a choice -- it's wps or nothing.
>>
>> I guess my question is, what Word Processor gives me the choice of
>> plain doc, txt, and rft files with no ".wps" tacked on? How do I
>> upgrade or what
>> should I buy, please? I can't seem to find out which version of
>> Works I have
>> now. All it says under "Properties" is the date it was created
>> (1/2005). Jean
>> --
>> Jean D.
>>
>>
>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
>>
>>> Since this is a new computer, I assume that you have Works 9.0.
>>> According to
>>> "File formats that are supported in Works 9" at
>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940005, you should have a much
>>> greater selection. In addition, the features page for that version
>>> (http://www.microsoft.com/products/wo...e_tab=Features)
>>> says that you can "Share & edit Works Word Processor and Spreadsheet
>>> files
>>> with Microsoft® Office Word and Microsoft® Office Excel and vice
>>> versa." --
>>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>>> Words into Type
>>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>>>
>>> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:C2777784-BEFB-4D12-A08F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> I have a new Toshiba Satellite with Vista and Works (not sure which
>>>> version,
>>>> but the date on it is 1/2005). I need to create text and rich text
>>>> (rtf)
>>>> documents that do not have the .wps extension, but that's
>>>> apparently the
>>>> only
>>>> type this word processor has when I click "Save As". Should I
>>>> update to a
>>>> new version -- if so which one? I also have a trial version of
>>>> Office installed, but I don't need anything other than a word
>>>> processor. Please help, I have a deadline to meet, and I
>>>> cannot use the wps format.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> --
>>>> Jean D.

What may be
> causing the confusion is that the title bar of the Works 9 wordprocessor
> always shows the wps extension no matter what is opened or what format is
> used for the save.

Wow, I can see how that would be misleading! What boob made that decision, I
wonder.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

"Graham Mayor" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Works 9 will actually use any Office import/export filter available
> including its own supplied filters, so RTF is no problem at all. What may
> be causing the confusion is that the title bar of the Works 9
> wordprocessor always shows the wps extension no matter what is opened or
> what format is used for the save. The saved files however should be of the
> correct selected format. You can establish this by setting Windows
> Explorer (or whatever it is now called in Vista) to display the extensions
> of known file types.
>
> --
> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<>
> Graham Mayor - Word MVP
>
> My web site www.gmayor.com
> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org
> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<>
>
>
> Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:
>> What I am telling you is that the Works word processor should allow
>> you to save in Word format or RTF or any of those other formats
>> listed in the KB article. Are you clicking the arrow beside the
>> filename in the Save As dialog to see what other formats are
>> available?
>> I would imagine you can get the version of Works by using Help | About
>> Microsoft Works. Another KB article lists pretty much the same
>> variety of file formats for Works 7.0. I am confident that you can
>> use file formats other than .wps in any version of Works.
>>
>> Even WordPad (which comes with Windows) will allow you to save as RTF.
>>
>>
>> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:3D52557D-D5CC-4C4F-82F5-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Thanks for replying, but I don't want to buy the whole Office package
>>> unless
>>> I have to, since all I need is a word processor that doesn't use the
>>> wps extension. I don't know what version of Works I have but it
>>> definitely does
>>> not give me a choice -- it's wps or nothing.
>>>
>>> I guess my question is, what Word Processor gives me the choice of
>>> plain doc, txt, and rft files with no ".wps" tacked on? How do I
>>> upgrade or what
>>> should I buy, please? I can't seem to find out which version of
>>> Works I have
>>> now. All it says under "Properties" is the date it was created
>>> (1/2005). Jean
>>> --
>>> Jean D.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Since this is a new computer, I assume that you have Works 9.0.
>>>> According to
>>>> "File formats that are supported in Works 9" at
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940005, you should have a much
>>>> greater selection. In addition, the features page for that version
>>>> (http://www.microsoft.com/products/wo...e_tab=Features)
>>>> says that you can "Share & edit Works Word Processor and Spreadsheet
>>>> files
>>>> with Microsoft® Office Word and Microsoft® Office Excel and vice
>>>> versa." --
>>>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>>>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>>>> Words into Type
>>>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>>>>
>>>> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>> news:C2777784-BEFB-4D12-A08F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>> I have a new Toshiba Satellite with Vista and Works (not sure which
>>>>> version,
>>>>> but the date on it is 1/2005). I need to create text and rich text
>>>>> (rtf)
>>>>> documents that do not have the .wps extension, but that's
>>>>> apparently the
>>>>> only
>>>>> type this word processor has when I click "Save As". Should I
>>>>> update to a
>>>>> new version -- if so which one? I also have a trial version of
>>>>> Office installed, but I don't need anything other than a word
>>>>> processor. Please help, I have a deadline to meet, and I
>>>>> cannot use the wps format.
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>> --
>>>>> Jean D.
>
>

On the positive side if the Office compatibility pack for 2007 is installed,
the Works WP will open docx format also.

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Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:
> What may be
>> causing the confusion is that the title bar of the Works 9
>> wordprocessor always shows the wps extension no matter what is
>> opened or what format is used for the save.
>
> Wow, I can see how that would be misleading! What boob made that
> decision, I wonder.
>
>
> "Graham Mayor" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Works 9 will actually use any Office import/export filter available
>> including its own supplied filters, so RTF is no problem at all.
>> What may be causing the confusion is that the title bar of the Works
>> 9 wordprocessor always shows the wps extension no matter what is
>> opened or what format is used for the save. The saved files however
>> should be of the correct selected format. You can establish this by
>> setting Windows Explorer (or whatever it is now called in Vista) to
>> display the extensions of known file types.
>>
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>> My web site www.gmayor.com
>> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org
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>> Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:
>>> What I am telling you is that the Works word processor should allow
>>> you to save in Word format or RTF or any of those other formats
>>> listed in the KB article. Are you clicking the arrow beside the
>>> filename in the Save As dialog to see what other formats are
>>> available?
>>> I would imagine you can get the version of Works by using Help |
>>> About Microsoft Works. Another KB article lists pretty much the same
>>> variety of file formats for Works 7.0. I am confident that you can
>>> use file formats other than .wps in any version of Works.
>>>
>>> Even WordPad (which comes with Windows) will allow you to save as
>>> RTF. "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:3D52557D-D5CC-4C4F-82F5-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> Thanks for replying, but I don't want to buy the whole Office
>>>> package unless
>>>> I have to, since all I need is a word processor that doesn't use
>>>> the wps extension. I don't know what version of Works I have but
>>>> it definitely does
>>>> not give me a choice -- it's wps or nothing.
>>>>
>>>> I guess my question is, what Word Processor gives me the choice of
>>>> plain doc, txt, and rft files with no ".wps" tacked on? How do I
>>>> upgrade or what
>>>> should I buy, please? I can't seem to find out which version of
>>>> Works I have
>>>> now. All it says under "Properties" is the date it was created
>>>> (1/2005). Jean
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>>>> Jean D.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Suzanne S. Barnhill" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Since this is a new computer, I assume that you have Works 9.0.
>>>>> According to
>>>>> "File formats that are supported in Works 9" at
>>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940005, you should have a much
>>>>> greater selection. In addition, the features page for that version
>>>>> (http://www.microsoft.com/products/wo...e_tab=Features)
>>>>> says that you can "Share & edit Works Word Processor and
>>>>> Spreadsheet files
>>>>> with Microsoft® Office Word and Microsoft® Office Excel and vice
>>>>> versa." --
>>>>> Suzanne S. Barnhill
>>>>> Microsoft MVP (Word)
>>>>> Words into Type
>>>>> Fairhope, Alabama USA
>>>>>
>>>>> "Jean D." <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>>> news:C2777784-BEFB-4D12-A08F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>>> I have a new Toshiba Satellite with Vista and Works (not sure
>>>>>> which version,
>>>>>> but the date on it is 1/2005). I need to create text and rich
>>>>>> text (rtf)
>>>>>> documents that do not have the .wps extension, but that's
>>>>>> apparently the
>>>>>> only
>>>>>> type this word processor has when I click "Save As". Should I
>>>>>> update to a
>>>>>> new version -- if so which one? I also have a trial version of
>>>>>> Office installed, but I don't need anything other than a word
>>>>>> processor. Please help, I have a deadline to meet, and I
>>>>>> cannot use the wps format.
>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Jean D.