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To view a Microsoft Works .wps file in Microsoft Word, you need a converter that enables Microsoft Word to view the files.
Microsoft provides a free file called WorksConv.exe that is compatible with Microsoft Word 2000 and later, allowing you to open Microsoft Works 6.0 to 9.0 documents.
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- Select wps file, which you want to convert, from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or drag and drop it on the page. Step 2 Convert wps to doc Select doc or any other format, which you want to convert.
To open older .wps documents created with Microsoft Works 4.0 or 4.5, Microsoft provides Wks4Converter_en-US.msi.
We recommend downloading and installing both of these files.
TipMicrosoft Word 2013 is capable of opening Microsoft Works 6.0 to 9.0 documents by default. However, you still need to download and install the Wks4Converter_en-US.msi file to open Microsoft Works 4.0 or 4.5 documents.
Once these files are downloaded, follow the steps listed below.
- Close any open Microsoft Word windows.
- Double-click the WorksConv.exe file and follow the prompts to install it. Then, double-click the Wks4Converter_en-US.msi file and follow the prompts to install as well.
- After installing both files, open Microsoft Word.
- In Microsoft Word, click File and then click Open. If there is no File menu, click the Microsoft Office button in the top-left of the Word window, then click Open.
In Word 2013, after clicking the Open option, you need to select Computer, then click Browse.
In Word 2016 and later, after clicking the Open option, you need to click Browse.
- In the Open window, in the File type drop-down menu or the unlabeled drop-down menu next to File name are: Works 4.x (*.wps), Works 6-9 Document (*.wps), and Works 6.0 (*.wps).
- Select the appropriate version of Works for the file you are opening. If you're not sure which version your Works file is, try the Works 6-9 Document (*.wps) option first.
- Browse to the location of the Works file you want to open, select the file, then click Open.
After I open the file, it's not formatted properly
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.
Saving the file as a Word file
If you want to continue to use this file or want to make it compatible with Microsoft Word, follow the steps below.
- After the file is opened and edited, click File and choose Save As. If there is no File menu, click the Microsoft Office button in the top-left of the Word window, then click Save As.
- In the Save As window, select the location you want to save the file.
In Microsoft Word 2016 and later, you need to click the Browse option after clicking the File tab to open the Save As window.
- Type a name for the file if you want to change it.
- In the Save as typedrop-down menu or the unlabeled drop-down menu next to the File name text field, make sure to select Microsoft Word (*.docx).
- Click Ok or Save when done.
Additional information
- See our Microsoft Word and Microsoft Works definitions for further information and related links.
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Microsoft Works Word Processor Document
File extension | .wps |
File category | documents |
Description | This file is a text document created with Microsoft Works Word Processor. As compared to word documents, it does not have good formatting options. This file can be opened in MS word and in Microsoft Publisher. |
Technical details | WPS format is used by Microsoft Works Word Processor files. The files are created by Microsoft Word. WPS files include images, clipart, and tables. There is a C++ library that permits reading and writing of WPS documents. Oxygen Office and NeoOffice are applications that can be opened in this library, and WPS files can be edited. |
Programs | NeoOffice Works Converter |
Main program | Microsoft Works Word Processor |
Developer | Microsoft |
MIME type | application/kswps |
Microsoft Word Document
File extension | .doc |
File category | documents |
Description | DOC file extension is a binary file format native to Microsoft’s word processing application. It is basically a word processing document format that supports plain text, hyperlinks, alignments, images and more. DOC was once Microsoft’s most popular word processing document format. However, its popularity has faded following the introduction of DOCX. Nonetheless, you can still use DOC to create, edit and save document files. DOC is also widely used in a variety of platforms. The coding and framework emphasizes on font, size, shape and color of the text. |
Technical details | How to create and how to open an DOC fileCreating a DOC file requires a Microsoft application like Word. Simply launch the application, select “File” then “New” then “Blank Document” or create using a template. You can also create a DOC file on Google Documents. Many platforms support DOC files, so all you need to do is create a text file and save it or download it as a DOC file. There are many ways to open a DOC file. It is supported by many platforms and programs, starting with Microsoft’s suite of applications like Word and WordPad. You can also open DOC files online using Microsoft OneDrive or use any other program that supports the extension. LibreOffice, WPS Office and OpenOffice writers all support DOC files, so you can use them to create, save and open files with the DOC extension. Which other formats DOC can be converted into and whyYou can convert DOC files to many different formats, depending on the program you are using. Some of the popular file formats DOC can be converted into include:
File conversion is invaluable when working with different programs and DOC converts to various formats that allow creators and everyday users to create, save, open and edit using a wide variety of applications. For instance, converting DOC to DOCX improves data management and recovery and extends the possibilities of the former binary files. On the other hand, converting to PDF offers secure data storage and makes paper-to-digital conversions easier. DOC files are easy to convert. You can also get your file back by converting DOCX, PDF and other documents to DOC. It all depends on what you want to achieve and the program you are using. Some programs cannot export or save DOC files, so you need to convert the document to a compatible format before using it on the application. |
Programs | OpenOffice.org Writer Apple Pages |
Main program | Microsoft Word |
Developer | Microsoft |
MIME type | application/msword |