How to Open a Document With a .Wps Extension
Files with the extension .WPS are text files that usually have been created with the Microsoft Works Word Processor program. When computer users exchange files with one another however, their ability to open the files can be hindered by the fact that they don't both have the same software. If you find yourself in this situation and you need to open a .WPS file, you have a few software options that can work for you.
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Instructions
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Microsoft Works
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Check to see if your have Microsoft Works on your current Windows operating system, as many versions of Windows came with Works included. Go to the Windows desktop click on the Start button, and select "Programs." Scroll down to find "Microsoft Works," and click on it.
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Select "Microsoft Works Word Processor." Once the program opens, click on the "File" menu and then select "Open." Locate the .WPS file you wish to open and click on it.
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Purchase and download a copy of Works if you don't have a copy on your system (see Resources).
Microsoft Word
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Use Microsoft Word to open files with .WPS extensions. Use whatever version you have, or if you do not own a copy of Word you can download a free 60 day trial of the program (see Resources).
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Open Word and click on the "File" menu. If you are using Windows 2007, click on the "Office" button.
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Click on "Open," locate the .WPS file you want to open, and double-click on it to open.
Microsoft Publisher
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Use Microsoft's desktop publishing software program to open .WPS files.
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Launch the Publisher program and click on the "File" menu. Select "Open," and then simply find the file you wish to open and double-click on it.
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Download a free 60 day trial of Publisher if you need a copy of the software (see Resources).
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