Microsoft Works to Microsoft Office

[Biscuitman]

I'm continuing to transfer files from my old Win7 PC onto my new Dell Win10.
Since I bought my first PC in 2003 I've been using MS Works Spreadsheets and Word Processor which came free with both my comps so far - however this new one uses MS Excel and Word, which is on my new comp but requires an activation code to access it. I can purchase this through MS online £100+ or on Amazon for £65.
After that I'd need to find out how to convert my numerous important Works spreadsheets and documents to the new format.
What's the best advice?

Biscuitman

 

[muckshifter]

What's the best advice?

Try out Libreoffice before 'paying' for MS Office ... it's free, and it works.

 

[nivrip]

Try out Libreoffice before 'paying' for MS Office ... it's free, and it works.

And you can transfer all your all your MS Office stuff directly across to Libre Office. It's all compatible.

 

[Biscuitman]

Hi assume, the version I download is for a 'conservative user' ie, Version 6.1.6 ?

Biscuitman

 

[nivrip]

Yes, that will do nicely.

 

[Biscuitman]

Thanks Nivrip that confirms what I thought.

 

[Biscuitman]

OMG - You guys are geniuses (Genii?).
Download took a few minutes, then i pondered how to proceed next and just thought I'd try to load one of my old Works spreadsheets and 'Hey Presto' - my old speadsheet replicated EXACTLY!!
Thanks again.

Biscuitman