Heather, Assuming you are using Microsoft Word on your eMac, the file format is identical to that used by Windows Word versions. Some windows versions, however; cannot detect the word format without the correct file name extension - .doc. To add this to your documents choose File, Save as, Enter the name of the document and then click on the "Extend file extension" box. This will add the .doc extension to your file name and your recipients should be able to open the document.
Ray Weiss On 3/12/04 5:03 AM, "heather" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am trying to send plain text-only files in Word (from my eMac), and > have found that it works if I translate my file to Text first, and > then choose Save As Word. When I discovered this it was a > breakthrough, as it means I don't have to buy Word for the Mac. > > However, some of my clients tell me they can't open the files on their PCs. > > I have tested my method here (where I also have a PC on a different > internet connection) and it works just fine - the attachments show up > iconised (if that's the word!!) as Word and open normally. > > What am I, or my clients, doing wrong?? > > Heather Welford -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
