How to View Works in OpenOffice WPS

Different word-processing programs can read different types of file formats. Microsoft Works uses the WPS format as its default file format. Unfortunately, while OpenOffice can read a variety of file formats, WPS is not one of them. Therefore, to view a Works document in OpenOffice, convert the WPS file to a format that OpenOffice can recognize.

Instructions

1. Open the WPS file in either Microsoft Works or Microsoft Word.

2. Click the "File" menu and select "Save As."

3. Click ".rtf" in the "File Type" drop-down menu, if you opened the file in Works. If you opened the file in Word, select ".doc" in the "File Type" drop-down menu.

4. Click "Save."

5. Open OpenOffice Writer.

6. Click the "File" menu and select "Open." Navigate to the .rtf or .doc file you just created, click it and then click "Open."

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not have Works or Word, convert the .wps file online or download third-party software to convert it.

References

• OpenOffice.org: How Can I Open Microsoft Works WordProcessor Files (.wps)?