How do I Open ODT Files in Microsoft Word?

Microsoft Word is capable of opening various types of file formats, including OpenDocument Text, a format used by open-source word processing applications. Although it is not the default file format, Word opens these files without losing any of the text. However, the original formatting of the OpenDocument Text file may be lost in Word. Once you have made changes to the document in Word, you have the option of saving the file in the OpenDocument Text format or converting it to Word's format.

Instructions

1. Click the "File" menu in Microsoft Word, then click "Open."

2. Select "OpenDocument Text" from the "File of Type" drop-down menu.

3. Double-click the file you want to open.

References

• Microsoft: Use Word to Open or Save a Document in the OpenDocument Text Format