Re: .wps files?

> Not sure where to find a .wps at this point, but I'll look around. I
> assume you need it because eventually you'll find the file that needs
> conversion. But if you're contemplating more use of Microsoft Works it
> might be easier to move to a more supported application.

Somebody sent me a .wps file recently and I was surprised I couldn't
open it. I'm on Linux so I don't use MS Works myself.

- Grant

>> > If I recall, .wps is a "Microsoft Works" file type. I don't think
>> > "Works" has been maintained for a long time. When I was teaching I
>> > routinely received documents from students in .wps (because "Works"
>> > was often bought for students as a cheaper alternative to
>> > Word/Office). Those files often gave me trouble and would open with
>> > weird formatting--not just with Abiword, but with regular versions
>> > of Word as well. .
>> >
>> > At that time, Abiword handled conversion plug-ins differently. So
>> > the answer was making sure that the correct plug-in was installed.
>> > The current Abiword seems to handle that a lot more seamlessly. So
>> > the .wps may open normally. But don't be discouraged if it doesn't.
>> > Perhaps you can try altering the file type designation, with
>> > various versions of the .doc format.
>>
>> Thanks, I can't seem to locate my file now. Please let me know if you
>> know of any place online where I could find a sample .wps file to
>> test.
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Received on Fri Nov 15 00:54:19 2013