Hi
a repost from Ken Wright to convert MS Works files:
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Generally you would normally open the file in WORKS and then save it
down as a file that Excel can read. .xlr is a native Excel format,
or .txt, .csv, dbaseIV are all formats it can read. You can also find
a converter here if you don't have WORKS.

http://www.rl-software.com/indexjs.h...kscnvxls_e.htm

Text from the website above:-

Microsoft does not provide an import Excel filter for Works-WKS files
later than version 2. (for Works-WPD and Word they do). There is no
standard way to convert a lot of Works-WKS files into the Excel format.
You need to save each file out
of Works manually into XLS which is a pain in the neck.
Here comes our MS Works spreadsheets to Excel Converter. It does not
need a Works Installation and you
can use the batch converting wizard (see right side).
a.. Completely integrated into Excel 97/2000/XP, no external program
b.. Imports MS Works Spreadsheet (*.WKS) 3.x ,4.x, 200xfiles
c.. Convenient, selfextracting and selfinstalling setup procedure
d.. Can be removed completely with standard deinstall procedure
e.. Works with Windows 9x, ME, NT 4, 2000, XP
f.. Our RL-File-Conversion-Wizard is part of the package
g.. Converts cell alignments, font styles, etc.
h.. Excel helper macros to make migration easier
i.. No need for a Works installation
j.. Free Updates: Our registered customers can download the latest
version from our download area at any time

Two articles from Microsoft that deal with Works and the files it can
open/save as.

Works: Sharing Works Files with Other Programs
http://support.microsoft.com/default...B;en-ca;271080


Works: Limitations of Sharing Files with Excel
http://support.microsoft.com/default...B;en-ca;269273



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Regards
Frank Kabel
Frankfurt, Germany
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