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.WPS File Extension

Microsoft Works Text Document

Text File
The .WPS file format is used by 'Microsoft Works', an office suite considered to be a smaller, less expensive version of 'Microsoft Office' but still containing the three core features - a word-processor, spreadsheet and database (newer versions of Works now include a calendar tool).

Files with the .WPS extension belong to the word-processing element of Microsoft Works, and is the default file format for storing its documents.

Microsoft's Word is able to open and save .WPS formatted files.





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    brianuk75@aol.com
    2006-06-30 17:46:51
    #1
    does anyone know if microsoft office can open this file? its all i have
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    Ted
    2007-01-14 22:10:01
    #2
    As far as I know, Microsoft's Word shouldn't have any problems opening a Works file. Word is a compontent of MS Office so you should be fine.
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    Jay /
    Administrator
    2007-03-05 12:44:14
    #3
    As Ted says, you should have no problem opening a .wps file using Microsoft Word.
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    fawnne
    2007-03-12 14:21:01
    #4
    I received a wps file which I tried to read using Word, but when I opened the file, there were characters that word couldn't read. Are all wps extentions from works??
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    Jay /
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    2007-03-14 19:17:00
    #5
    Hi,

    I'm pretty sure it'll be a works document, the version of works or your word version could be causing the problem.

    Try downloading the Works to Word converter program from the Microsoft website:

    Works 6.0 Converter for Works and Word Users

    If this doesn't work, try downloading the free Works/Word document viewer in the main section above.

    Best of luck :)
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    EL
    2007-08-09 08:46:08
    #6
    Currently using MS Works version 8.5 2005, on XP. I'm getting two messages when I try to open a particular file.

    One says simething about needing a converter file. The other says thefile can't be open'd because the file format is not supported by any installed converters.

    This is news to me since I had been using this file with no problems. However I really need this file now Please Help. EL
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    HMK
    2008-01-02 16:46:19
    #7
    Microsoft has pulled Works 6/7/8/9 coverters for any version of Office earlier than Office 2003 - which is a crock of c r a p.

    I'm having the same issue with an important WPS file, created in an unknown version of Microsoft Works. NOTHING will open it correctly. And now there are no converters available from Microsoft for my relatively recent version of Office.
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    Shirley
    2008-05-14 02:36:00
    #8
    I have received a WPS attachment with an email, and have had no success in my attempts to open it. I have Microsoft XP Professional. Can someone help?
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    Snail
    2008-06-01 04:50:28
    #9
    If You occur any problems with opening works files, open office files and You have installed only microsoft office try online conversion:

    www2.zamzar.com

    It allows to convert files between these systems giving You on indicated email address converted into requested extension file.

    Hope I helped :)

    Good luck to everyone :)
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