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how do i convert works to excel files,
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Hi
a repost from Ken Wright to convert MS Works files: ----- 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 -- Regards Frank Kabel Frankfurt, Germany "fgiord" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... |
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Thanks,
I purchased a new computer and dumped all my files into it now the new one doesn't have works so now I can't even open Works Word proccessor and the Works database files! "fgiord" wrote: |
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Hi
then either find a friend who still has Works installed (and let him convert your files) or go for one of the commercial converters -- Regards Frank Kabel Frankfurt, Germany fgiord wrote: Thanks, I purchased a new computer and dumped all my files into it now the new one doesn't have works so now I can't even open Works Word proccessor and the Works database files! "fgiord" wrote: |
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Thanks Frank,
I guess I'll hook up the old computer and (start convert'n) "Frank Kabel" wrote: Hi then either find a friend who still has Works installed (and let him convert your files) or go for one of the commercial converters -- Regards Frank Kabel Frankfurt, Germany fgiord wrote: Thanks, I purchased a new computer and dumped all my files into it now the new one doesn't have works so now I can't even open Works Word proccessor and the Works database files! "fgiord" wrote: |
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Frank Kabel wrote:
Hi then either find a friend who still has Works installed (and let him convert your files) or go for one of the commercial converters PMFJI - Is that the poster's only option? I am able to open existing Works spreadsheet files from XL(97 or 03)...select File Open and then hit the dropdown list for "Files of Type;" file formats with the extension ..wks are listed. Likewise, Word appears to be able to open word processing files of filetype .wps. hth, LeAnne |
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PS. Here's more from the MS Knowledge Base:
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;271080 L. |
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LeAnne
For some reason known only to MS, they abandoned the converter for *.wks (also used by Lotus as an extension) after V2 of Works, so any version after that has to be saved as such in Works... seems mad to me too! -- HTH Nick Hodge Microsoft MVP - Excel Southampton, England HIS "LeAnne" wrote in message ... Frank Kabel wrote: Hi then either find a friend who still has Works installed (and let him convert your files) or go for one of the commercial converters PMFJI - Is that the poster's only option? I am able to open existing Works spreadsheet files from XL(97 or 03)...select File Open and then hit the dropdown list for "Files of Type;" file formats with the extension .wks are listed. Likewise, Word appears to be able to open word processing files of filetype .wps. hth, LeAnne |
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Hi
at least my Excel would open only VERY old Works 2.0 files but not the newer versions -- Regards Frank Kabel Frankfurt, Germany LeAnne wrote: Frank Kabel wrote: Hi then either find a friend who still has Works installed (and let him convert your files) or go for one of the commercial converters PMFJI - Is that the poster's only option? I am able to open existing Works spreadsheet files from XL(97 or 03)...select File Open and then hit the dropdown list for "Files of Type;" file formats with the extension .wks are listed. Likewise, Word appears to be able to open word processing files of filetype .wps. hth, LeAnne |
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Nick Hodge wrote:
LeAnne For some reason known only to MS, they abandoned the converter for *.wks (also used by Lotus as an extension) after V2 of Works, so any version after that has to be saved as such in Works... seems mad to me too! Hi Nick, <sarcasm Good ol' M$...</sarcasm Seriously, according to the KB article posted above: "Microsoft Excel can open and view a Works Spreadsheet document in its native (.xlr) format. A Works Spreadsheet document can be viewed with any program that can open or view a Microsoft Excel worksheet. Additionally, Spreadsheet can also open Backup files (.bks) and Text files (.txt)." L. |
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Mmmmmmm
If anyone has a file, send it and I'll try, but I will be staggered as to why they suddenly included it again. It hasn't worked since XL97 or 2000, can't remember now. -- HTH Nick Hodge Microsoft MVP - Excel Southampton, England HIS "LeAnne" wrote in message ... Nick Hodge wrote: LeAnne For some reason known only to MS, they abandoned the converter for *.wks (also used by Lotus as an extension) after V2 of Works, so any version after that has to be saved as such in Works... seems mad to me too! Hi Nick, <sarcasm Good ol' M$...</sarcasm Seriously, according to the KB article posted above: "Microsoft Excel can open and view a Works Spreadsheet document in its native (.xlr) format. A Works Spreadsheet document can be viewed with any program that can open or view a Microsoft Excel worksheet. Additionally, Spreadsheet can also open Backup files (.bks) and Text files (.txt)." L. |
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<sarcasm Good ol' M$...</sarcasm Seriously, according to the KB article posted above: "Microsoft Excel can open and view a Works Spreadsheet document in its native (.xlr) format. A Works Spreadsheet document can be viewed with any program that can open or view a Microsoft Excel worksheet. Additionally, Spreadsheet can also open Backup files (.bks) and Text files (.txt)." Hi LeAnne but this is probably not the default format to save a Works file. If the user has the option to create such file in Works he could create a *.xls file anyway :-) Frank |
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Frank Kabel wrote:
Hi LeAnne but this is probably not the default format to save a Works file. Hmm. Okay, if it isn't .wks, and it isn't .xl*, what is the default file format for a Works spreadsheet these days? LeAnne |
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In newer versions of Works (6.0, or later), it looks like .xlr is the
default format. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=271074 LeAnne wrote: Frank Kabel wrote: Hi LeAnne but this is probably not the default format to save a Works file. Hmm. Okay, if it isn't .wks, and it isn't .xl*, what is the default file format for a Works spreadsheet these days? LeAnne -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html |
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Debra Dalgleish wrote:
In newer versions of Works (6.0, or later), it looks like .xlr is the default format. http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=271074 Debra to the rescue! Girl power! Woohoo! Thanks, LeAnne |
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how do i convert works to excel files,
All...you can also simply download Open Office and use it. I've had very
good luck with old Lotus files and I'm running OS X. "Frank Kabel" wrote: Hi at least my Excel would open only VERY old Works 2.0 files but not the newer versions -- Regards Frank Kabel Frankfurt, Germany LeAnne wrote: Frank Kabel wrote: Hi then either find a friend who still has Works installed (and let him convert your files) or go for one of the commercial converters PMFJI - Is that the poster's only option? I am able to open existing Works spreadsheet files from XL(97 or 03)...select File Open and then hit the dropdown list for "Files of Type;" file formats with the extension .wks are listed. Likewise, Word appears to be able to open word processing files of filetype .wps. hth, LeAnne |
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how do i convert works to excel files,
Spence
You replied to 3 1/2 year old post but thanks for the info. Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:55:01 -0700, Spence wrote: All...you can also simply download Open Office and use it. I've had very good luck with old Lotus files and I'm running OS X. "Frank Kabel" wrote: Hi at least my Excel would open only VERY old Works 2.0 files but not the newer versions -- Regards Frank Kabel Frankfurt, Germany LeAnne wrote: Frank Kabel wrote: Hi then either find a friend who still has Works installed (and let him convert your files) or go for one of the commercial converters PMFJI - Is that the poster's only option? I am able to open existing Works spreadsheet files from XL(97 or 03)...select File Open and then hit the dropdown list for "Files of Type;" file formats with the extension .wks are listed. Likewise, Word appears to be able to open word processing files of filetype .wps. hth, LeAnne |
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