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Word 2010 compatibility with earlier versions

  • 11-03-2012 8:53pm
    #1
    bobbyss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,276 ✭✭✭


    I know little or nothing about computers so i was wondering if anyone can help with this issue. I bought a lap top last year Windows 7 (Word 2010).

    I use a computer at work and save word processing documents as .doc. Little did I realise that when I started using the new laptop with Word 2010 on it and which saves documents as .wps, I found that I can not save and transfer work on to my memory stick between the two computers. I know there is a compatibility programme which i think I have messed up anyway and which I could never really understand.

    Can this problem be sorted out? Can I simply have the old version of Word (that saves documents as .doc) put into my new laptop and dispense with this new .wps Word 2010? I am Galway based and any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Has anyone had the same problem and if so how did you deal with it?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,571 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    WPS is a Works file, not Office 10.

    Check here for conversion instructions:
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315757


  • #3
    johnnybmac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 226 ✭✭johnnybmac


    Simplest solution is to save your file as a word 97 - 2003 document.

    First click the Office Button on the top left hand corner of Word 20xx
    wordsave1.PNG

    Then, choose "Save as" from the menu...

    wordsave2.PNG

    Courtesy of : http://www.valdosta.edu/helpdesk/guides/office2007/SaveAsWord2003.shtml

    Edit: as per the previous post, are you sure the documents are being edited with Office (Usually a trial version, unless paid for) or Works as was suggested...


  • #4
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    And while we have that nice screen shot, you can change the default format to save files if you click the button Word Options:

    1. Click on the “Save” button in the left hand column

    2. Look at the very first option on that screen – it lets you select the default save format. For example to “Word 97-2003 Document (*.doc)”, using the drop down menu.


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