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.

On Thu, 14 Nov 2013 04:37:24 -0800
Grant <emailgrant@gmail.com> wrote:

> > 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 Thu Nov 14 18:22:24 2013