I don't have MS Works so I can't verify this, but I believe that one
can save an MS Works spreadsheet in a format that MS Office and
OpenOffice.org can open. I'm fairly sure MS Works can save as a CSV
file. There may be other formats they can save in as well.
Can anyone who has MS Works verify the above?
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From: Dave Barton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [email protected]
Cc: Molli Krausz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Mon, 26 Dec 2005 19:41:34 +1100
Subject: Re: [users] Transferring spreadsheet
On Sat, 2005-12-24 at 17:39 -0500, Molli Krausz wrote:
Can I copy the info on a Works spreadsheet to Open Office, and if so,
how? I tried just ordinary copy-and-paste, but with no luck. Word to
Open Office is fine, but maybe Works isn't eligible for some reason?
There is currently no filter for importing MS works files into OOo. The
file format for MS Works is secret closed propriety format which MS
refuses to disclose. Many of MS's own programs are incapable of opening
Works files. Discovering the structure of MS file formats and reverse
engineering them demands a great deal of time, skill and resources. OOo
developers have limited resources and many demands for features and
enhancements to be added to an already fine program. There is an
existing RFE for this in Issuezilla
http://www.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=8938
To add your vote for or comment on this issue go to:
http://www.openoffice.org/servlets/StartPage and register. The more
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HTH
Dave
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