Re: [users] Microsoft Works compatible?

I noticed that in OpenOffice.org for Linux (Ubuntu 7.04 in my case), there is a Works option in the Open File - File type dialogue. However, I didn't try it since I don't have any Works files and I don't know if it can open a Works database. Maybe it only can open a Works text document, I don't kn

Re: [users] Microsoft Works compatible?

On Friday 15 June 2007, + Ann Nelson wrote: > Can your software open a Microsoft Works database? I can't get it to open > mine. As you are not subscribed you may not have seen that: Please reply to users@openoffice.org only. On Saturday 16 June 2007, Peter Hillier-Brook wrote: > > If you can ex

Re: [users] Microsoft Works compatible?

Ann Nelson wrote: Can your software open a Microsoft Works database? I can't get it to open mine. If you can export it from Works, either as a CSV, or Excel format file, it will then be possible to open it with Calc, the OpenOffice.org spreadsheet component. It's a bit "round the houses", b

Re: [users] Microsoft Works compatible?

On Friday 15 June 2007 10:19:53 Ann Nelson wrote: > Can your software open a Microsoft Works database? I can't get > it to open mine. > > > > Ann Only Microsoft Works will open works files. Other Microsoft applications can't even open works files. -- http://webpages.charter.net/jlgates --

[users] Microsoft Works compatible?

Can your software open a Microsoft Works database? I can't get it to open mine. Ann

Re: [users] microsoft works

Does anybody really "buy" Microsoft Works, or does it just end up on their computers? ;-) Mathias Bauer wrote: > Manfred J. Krause wrote: > > >> Hi, >> >> Brian Barker wrote: >> >>> At 13:46 10/05/2007 -0700, Stephen Borntrager wrote: >>> I have Openoffice 2.2 will this ope

Re: [users] microsoft works

Manfred J. Krause wrote: > Hi, > > Brian Barker wrote: >> At 13:46 10/05/2007 -0700, Stephen Borntrager wrote: >>> I have Openoffice 2.2 will this open works programs with file >>> extension .wps? >>> or do I have to buy microsoft works i dont want to. >> >> As others have already said, Op

RE: [users] microsoft works

To: users@openoffice.org Subject: Re: [users] microsoft works Unfortunately, OpenOffice will not open Microsoft Works files. But then, I understand, neither will Microsoft Office.open Microsoft Works files. Come to think of it, that IS the world's greatest oxymoron - Microsoft Works. Greg Ste

Re: [users] microsoft works

On Thursday 10 May 2007 20:31, my mailbox was graced by a missive from Brian Barker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> who wrote: > By the way, every user of OpenOffice should install the free viewers > from Microsoft for Word, Excel, and Powerpoint files, as it is easier > and better to display and print files

Re: [users] microsoft works

Hi, Brian Barker wrote: At 13:46 10/05/2007 -0700, Stephen Borntrager wrote: I have Openoffice 2.2 will this open works programs with file extension .wps? or do I have to buy microsoft works i dont want to. As others have already said, OpenOffice will not read Microsoft Works files. B

Re: [users] microsoft works

Hi Stephen I have Openoffice 2.2 will this open works programs with file extension .wps? or do I have to buy microsoft works i dont want to. The version of OpenOffice.org used in PCLinuxOS seems to be able to open Microsoft Works files. If you don't have too many Works files (and the

Re: [users] microsoft works

At 13:46 10/05/2007 -0700, Stephen Borntrager wrote: I have Openoffice 2.2 will this open works programs with file extension .wps? or do I have to buy microsoft works i dont want to. As others have already said, OpenOffice will not read Microsoft Works files. But no: you do not have to

Re: [users] microsoft works

No it doesn't. ;-) -- Use OpenOffice.org - To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [users] microsoft works

Unfortunately, OpenOffice will not open Microsoft Works files. But then, I understand, neither will Microsoft Office.open Microsoft Works files. Come to think of it, that IS the world's greatest oxymoron - Microsoft Works. Greg Stephen Borntrager <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello, I have

[users] microsoft works

Hello, I have Openoffice 2.2 will this open works programs with file extension .wps? or do I have to buy microsoft works i dont want to. stephen - Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Aut

Re: [users] Microsoft Works

At 11:12 11/04/2007 +, Fred Zackel wrote: I just downloaded openoffice.org, and I have Microsoft Works files to open, but "filter selection" does not give me clues on how to do that. Any suggestions? Yes: quite a few. (As you will have noticed, OpenOffice cannot import Works files.) Co

Re: [users] Microsoft Works

Hi Fred Save your Works-files as *.doc or *.xls.. depending if it´s a "word- or excel-like" file, actually *.wps or *.wks... Now you can open your files in OOo. Best regards. // Per [EMAIL PROTECTED] skrev: I just downloaded openoffice.org, and I have Microsoft Works files to open, but

[users] Microsoft Works

I just downloaded openoffice.org, and I have Microsoft Works files to open, but "filter selection" does not give me clues on how to do that. Any suggestions? Fred Zackel Bolwing Green Ohio - This message was sent using Endymion MailMan. http://www.end

RE: [users] Microsoft Works keeps taking over

. -Original Message- From: G. Roderick Singleton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 3:15 PM To: users@openoffice.org Cc: ray.hanson713 Subject: Re: [users] Microsoft Works keeps taking over I am guessing but I think that the file associations are messed up. Why, I do not know but I do

Re: [users] Microsoft Works keeps taking over

oks like MS > > win on this one and you cannot switch it off. > > > > Cheers > > > > Ray > > - Original Message - > > From: "Dan Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: > > Cc: "ray.hanson713" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >

Re: [users] Microsoft Works keeps taking over

in on > this one and you cannot switch it off. > > Cheers > > Ray > - Original Message - > From: "Dan Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Cc: "ray.hanson713" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 1:49 PM > Subjec

Re: [users] Microsoft Works keeps taking over

ED]> To: Cc: "ray.hanson713" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2006 1:49 PM Subject: Re: [users] Microsoft Works keeps taking over On Saturday May 6 2006 06:30 am, ray.hanson713 wrote: Dear sirs, I am a new user and have set Open Office as my default for launching word file

Re: [users] Microsoft Works keeps taking over

As you can not open MS-Works files in OO.o there is not file association that you can change -- you will need to convert your works files to something compatible before trying to open in OO.o Thanks Andy Spitfire Computer Services 441 Beaver Street Suite 202 Sewickley, PA 15143 Phone (412)

Re: [users] Microsoft Works keeps taking over

On Saturday May 6 2006 06:30 am, ray.hanson713 wrote: > Dear sirs, > > I am a new user and have set Open Office as my default for launching > word files etc. When I double click on a word document it still > launches in Microsoft Works. On the add/remove programme inside the > control panel there

[users] Microsoft Works keeps taking over

Dear sirs, I am a new user and have set Open Office as my default for launching word files etc. When I double click on a word document it still launches in Microsoft Works. On the add/remove programme inside the control panel there is no sight of Microsoft Works. Inside Microsoft Works there

Re: [users] Microsoft Works documents

Den 2006-03-30 11:42:04 skrev Heath Cope <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: I have searched the forum database for the answer to this problem but to no avail.Is it possible for Openoffice to open Microsoft works documents. All of my documents are in the works format, I would like to use Openoffice from n

Re: [users] Microsoft Works documents

On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 10:42:04 +0100 (GMT Daylight Time) "Heath Cope" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have searched the forum database for the answer to this problem but > to no avail. > Is it possible for Openoffice to open Microsoft works documents. All > of my documents are in the works format, I

RE: [users] Microsoft Works documents

ave Word, maybe something similar with MS Works would accomplish your goal. Thanks, Jon Knight From: Heath Cope [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 3:42 AM To: users@openoffice.org Subject: [users] Microsoft Works documents I have searched the forum database for the answer

[users] Microsoft Works documents

I have searched the forum database for the answer to this problem but to no avail. Is it possible for Openoffice to open Microsoft works documents. All of my documents are in the works format, I would like to use Openoffice from now onwards..but as of yet have not managed to open the works do

Re: [users] Microsoft Works and Publisher conversion

Ekhart GEORGI (last name last) wrote: I own some documents made up using the word processor part of the Microsoft works package. I no longer own that package and I am looking for a program that will allow me to view and edit these documents. Would your program allow me to do this? Also, is it

[users] Microsoft Works and Publisher conversion

I own some documents made up using the word processor part of the Microsoft works package. I no longer own that package and I am looking for a program that will allow me to view and edit these documents. Would your program allow me to do this? Also, is it compatible with Microsoft publisher? Unf

Re: [users] Microsoft Works

Hi Chad, The download from Microsoft is not a stand-alone utility, but an add-on for Microsoft Word. If the OP has Works, the only option is to save in Word doc format. Without Works, he's beat. tc Chad Smith wrote: Hello Lyle, Thank you for your interest in OpenOffice.org. OpenOffice.org

Re: [users] Microsoft Works

On Friday 21 October 2005 11:19 am, Lyle Claypool wrote: > I am very interested in downloading OpenOffice, but I now use Microsoft > Works. I am an author and have all of my work stashed on Works. Before I > commit please advise if Works documents can be transferred. Lyle, no...the files can't

Re: [users] Microsoft Works

Hello Lyle, Thank you for your interest in OpenOffice.org. OpenOffice.org cannot directly open native MS Works files. However, there is hope. MS Works can save in the popular MS Office format, as well as the open RTF (Rich Text Format) which OpenOffice.org can open easily. The recently released (

[users] Microsoft Works

I am very interested in downloading OpenOffice, but I now use Microsoft Works. I am an author and have all of my work stashed on Works. Before I commit please advise if Works documents can be transferred. Thank youLyle Everett Claypool

Re: [users] Microsoft Works converson

In 1.1.? versions of OOo the converter for works documents is external (see : http://libwpd.sourceforge.net/ ). For beta 2.0 versions the converter is built in for these types of files. HTH, /paul On 7/19/05, gp40mac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello. I use OpenOffice for just about all of my w

Re: [users] Microsoft Works Document and Spreadsheet conversion

On Monday 18 July 2005 17:29, + gp40mac wrote: > [ MODERATED ] > Hello. I love using OpenOffice 1.1.4 but there is a small problem that I > hope will be instituted in the program soon. I have a friend who uses > Microsoft Works and gives me the disk to print out for him. I do

[users] Microsoft Works converson

Hello. I use OpenOffice for just about all of my writing needs. Ocasionally a friend of mine ask me to burn some data to a cd for him because he has no 31/2" drive. His mother does not have a burner. I need a filter for OpenOffice that will convert WKS and WPS files to DOC and XLS format to make

[users] Microsoft Works Document and Spreadsheet conversion

Hello. I love using OpenOffice 1.1.4 but there is a small problem that I hope will be instituted in the program soon. I have a friend who uses Microsoft Works and gives me the disk to print out for him. I do not have any conversion software for it and that kind of software is fairly rare. I am h

Re: [users] Microsoft Works Document and Spreadsheet conversion

gp40mac skrev: Hello. I love using OpenOffice 1.1.4 but there is a small problem that I hope will be instituted in the program soon. I have a friend who uses Microsoft Works and gives me the disk to print out for him. I do not have any conversion software for it and that kind of software is f

Re: [users] Microsoft works files

On Sat, 2005-01-22 at 09:36 -0500, Ralph Rizzo wrote: > I am trying to find a converter that will allow me to open documents created > in MS Works, please help. > > Thanks Only Microsoft has a converter for Works files. I think you can find a free converter on their web site. It converts to Word

[users] Microsoft works files

I am trying to find a converter that will allow me to open documents created in MS Works, please help. Thanks