MacWord 6.x Supplemental File Conversion Disk Available

Last reviewed: October 14, 1997
Article ID: Q119859
6.00 6.0.1 MACINTOSH kbinterop kb3rdparty kbfile

The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for the Macintosh version 6.0, 6.0.1

SUMMARY

A Supplemental File Conversion Disk is available for Word 6.x for the Macintosh. Converters supplied on this disk enable conversion to and/or from the following file formats:

  • MacWrite II version 1.x
  • Microsoft Word for MS DOS, versions 3.x through 6.0
  • Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 1.x (only required for export)
  • Microsoft Works for the Macintosh, versions 2.x and 3.x
  • WordPerfect for the Macintosh, versions 2.x and 3.0

TO OBTAIN THE SUPPLEMENTAL FILE CONVERSION DISK

You can find MW6SUP.HQX (size: 824319 bytes) 
                       , a self-extracting file, on the following
services:
  • Microsoft's World Wide Web Site on the Internet

          On the www.microsoft.com home page, click the Support icon.
          Click Knowledge Base, and select the product.
    
          Enter kbfile MW6SUP.HQX (size: 824319 bytes) 
                                 , and click GO!
          Open the article, and click the button to download the file.
    
    
  • Internet (anonymous FTP)

          ftp ftp.microsoft.com
          Change to the Softlib/Mslfiles folder.
          Get MW6SUP.HQX (size: 824319 bytes) 
    
  • Microsoft Download Service (MSDL)

          Dial (425) 936-6735 to connect to MSDL
          Download MW6SUP.HQX (size: 824319 bytes) 
    

For additional information about downloading, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q119591
   TITLE     : How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online
               Services

  • On AppleLink, this kit is available in the file "MacWord 6.0 Supp. Converter Kit" in the following folder location:

          Third Parties: H - O : Microsoft
    

    "MacWord 6.0 Supp. Converter Kit" is a compressed, self-extracting file. After you download the file, run it to extract the files it contains, and view the "ReadMe Before Installation" file for setup instructions. "ReadMe Before Installation" is a Word 6.0 for the Macintosh document.

  • On America Online, this kit is available in the file "MacWord 6.0 Supp. Converter Kit". This file is located in the following folder location:

          Computing and Software: Desktop Publishing: New files and
          free uploading
    

    "MacWord 6.0 Supp. Converter Kit" is a self-extracting file. After you download the file, run it to extract the files it contains, and view the "ReadMe Before Installation" file for setup instructions. "ReadMe Before Installation" is a Word 6.0 for the Macintosh document.

  • If you are unable to access the source(s) listed above, you can order the converter by returning the Supplemental Offers coupon included in your Word 6.0 for the Macintosh package. Alternatively, you can have the converter mailed to you by calling the Microsoft Sales Information Center at (800) 426-9400 and requesting the "Microsoft Word 6.0 for the Macintosh Supplemental File Conversion Disk." If you are outside the United States, contact the Microsoft subsidiary for your area. To locate your subsidiary, see the Microsoft World Wide Offices Web site at:

          http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.htm
    

    Deaf or hard-of-hearing customers can call Microsoft Text Telephone (TT/TDD) services at (800) 892-5234.

    MORE INFORMATION

    For information about the supplemental converters supplied on this disk, see the Conversion Information file included with the disk.

    If you have questions about installing or using the converters supplied on this disk, in the United States call Product Support Services at (425) 635- 7200. Outside the United States, contact your local Microsoft subsidiary.


  • KBCategory: kbinterop kb3rdparty kbfile
    KBSubcategory: softlib textconv

    Additional reference words: 6.00 macword geninfo conversion
    converted converts converter converters conversions disks transfer
    transfers translation translate mac write get access
    Keywords : softlib textconv kb3rdparty kbfile kbinterop
    Version : 6.00 6.0.1
    Platform : MACINTOSH


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    Last reviewed: October 14, 1997
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