To view a Microsoft Works .wps file in Microsoft Word, you need a converter that enables Microsoft Word to view the files.
It’s called the Microsoft Works 6-9 File Converter (link defunct), and you can download it for free from Microsoft. See the update at the top of this post. See the update at the top of this post. Will Microsoft Works work in Windows 10? (page=6) (LeonShaffer September 14, 2016) FYI. Robert Aldwinckle-I have tried everything possible that I could find on the internet to install Works 8.5. I have a Lenovo all-in-one desktop purchased new 6 months ago that Works 8.5 installed with no problems.
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Depending on the Microsoft Works file, you may be able to open it, but 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. Collaborate for free with an online version of Microsoft Word. Save documents in OneDrive. Share them with others and work together at the same time.
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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.
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.
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- 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.
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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 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.