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How to Read WPS Files on a Mac

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After downloading OpenOffice, you can open your .wps file on your Mac computer.

Files that end in .wps are Microsoft Works files from the Microsoft Works word processor. Because the Apple products use a different system, you cannot open .wps files without a bit of additional work. Unfortunately, you cannot open a .wps file with Mac-based programs like NeoOffice, TextEdit or AppleWorks. However, by downloading the free OpenOffice program, you can convert the .wps file into a file type that is compatible with your Mac computer.

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  • OpenOffice
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Instructions

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      Go to the OpenOffice website and click on the option that reads, "I want to download OpenOffice.org." This is a word processing program that is free to download and converts your files into a variety of other types, including .doc, .docx and .wps. Besides conversions, it will also open many file types.

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      Approve the download and wait for the download to complete.

    • 3

      Open your .wps file. The OpenOffice program will automatically open the file on your Mac computer, allowing you to read and edit the text.

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