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Wordperfect 6.1 File Converter

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by eric.fondriest

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Does anyone know of a utility that will convert a Wordperfect 6.1 file to MS Word? I can be reached at eric.fondriest@doverchem.com.

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by ann777

You do not state which version of Word you are using, but here's an excerpt from MSKB article Q194565:

"The WordPerfect 6.x converter ships with Word 97 and is part of the Typical installation. If Word does not convert the file correctly, close the file without saving it. Then turn on the Confirm conversion at open option (on the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the General tab), and try to open the file again. If Text Only (*.txt) is selected in the Convert File dialog box, manually select the WordPerfect 6.x option and click OK. This should allow you to import the file.

WordPerfect 6.0, 6.1, 7.0, and 8.0 all use the same format for their files, but WordPerfect 7.0 uses a different header if you save a document using the WordPerfect 7.0 Save As format option.

The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability."

by eric.fondriest

I am using Word 2000. I am able to convert a Wordperfect 6.1 document, but it does not retain all the formattting. I am looking for a third party utility that will allow me to convert from Wordperfect 6.1 to MS Word 2000 without losing all the formatting. I hope this explanation helps.

Thanks.

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