>> -----Original Message----- >> Word-whatever files probably _won't_ be understood by 5.1 - since they >> weren't decided/written when 5.1 came out (changing the file >> format every >> couple of 'upgrades' seems to be another way of increasing >> m$'s revenue >> stream). >> >> So on the PC, choose 'File/Save as...' choose Word 5.1 (or >> Word for Mac >> 5.1??) from the drop-down, then you can open them on the Mac. > > Personally, I recommend for moving a file from Word*whatever* to anyone > on an unknown (or known but other than M$) platform to save the file as > an RTF (Rich Text Format) file. RTF is readable by most word processing > programs without having to use special translators. Even Wordpad. I > think SimpleText will read it also... > > More on RTF files... > http://www.faqs.org/faqs/graphics/fileformats-faq/part3/section-127.html > > YMMV >
RTF is also the native text format for Mac OS X, which makes it extra-nice if the person has an OSX box and doesn't run classic at all (like me). TextEdit will open RTFs (and truely, any Cocoa text-editing app could.. it's built-in to the APIs). My $0.02. -Andy ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
