I forgot to mention in my previous note, the current version of OpenOffice is 2.3.1. Version 2.0 is somewhat old. You can get v2.3.1 from www.openoffice.org.
Kate Powers wrote: > I am using Open Office 2.0, but do not understand how to convert a document > to something that can be read by people using Microsoft Word. > > I have attached openoffice documents to an email and the recipients cannot > open them. What did I do wrong? > > The problem is that OpenOffice, by default, saves in the ISO standard ODF file formats, which Microsoft refuses to support. You'll have to send the files in Word format, by selecting it from the drop down list, when you use "Save as". Also make sure automatic file extension is enabled. Another method is to click on File > Send > E-mail as Microsoft Word, which should take you directly to your e-mail program. If the recipients are only suppose to read the file and not make changes, you can also export or send a PDF file. Of course, the best solution is to get them to install OpenOffice or, failing that, the Sun ODF plug-in for Microsoft Office, which can be found here: http://www.sun.com/software/star/odf_plugin Please respond only to the mail list ([email protected]) and not directly to me. -- Use OpenOffice.org <http://www.openoffice.org> --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
