How to Convert a Word Perfect Document to Word

Convert WordPerfect documents to Word is a simple task.

Corel WordPerfect and Microsoft Word are word processor applications that are used to create, format, share and save documents. You can convert a WordPerfect file into a Word file within Microsoft Word. According to Microsoft Office Online, WordPerfect documents created after version 6.x should be saved in an older WordPerfect format before they are opened in Microsoft Word. You can edit your WordPerfect file in Word once it's saved as a Word file.

Instructions

1. Go to Microsoft Word and click on "File" and "Open."

2. Change "Files of type" to "WordPerfect 5.x (*doc)" or "WordPerfect 6.x (*.wpd; *.doc)." If you don't see these options, you'll need to install a converter first.

3. Select the WordPerfect file you want to open and double-click it.

4. Resave the file as a Word file by selecting "File" and "Save As." Change "Save as type" to "Word Document (*.doc)" and click on "Save."

Installing Converter

1. Install a converter by closing your programs and selecting "Start," "Control Panel" and "Add or Remove Programs" in Windows.

2. Find "Microsoft Office 2003" or "Microsoft Office Word 2003" from the installed programs and click on "Change."

3. Choose "Add or Remove Features" from the setup, then click on "Next."

4. Add a checkmark to "Choose advanced customization of applications" and click on "Next."

5. Expand "Office Shared Features" by clicking on the plus sign. Then expand "Text Converters." Select "WordPerfect 5.x Converter" or "WordPerfect 6.x Converter" and choose "Run from My Converter." The WordPerfect converter will be installed.

References

• Microsoft Office Online: Converting WordPerfect to Word