Word 6.0 for Windows Supplemental File Conversions Disks

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft Word for Windows, versions 6.0, 6.0a, 6.0c

SUMMARY

Included below is information on how to obtain the Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows Supplemental File Conversions Disks, as well as how to obtain the these same converters from online services. The contents of the cover letter that accompanies the Supplemental File Conversions Disks are also included, and the cover letter provides installation instructions.

Supplied Text Converters

The supplied text converters support files in the listed formats. Unless otherwise specified, conversion is supported both to and from Word for Windows. "Import only" means conversion is only supported to Word for Windows.

• DisplayWrite version 4v1, 4v2, and 5.0 formats (import only)
• Lotus 1-2-3 version 2.x and 3.x formats (import only)

  NOTE: An updated Lotus 1-2-3 converter that adds support for Lotus 1-2-3 version 4.x is now available separately. For additional information, please see the following article(s) in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  ARTICLE-ID: Q124871

     TITLE     : GC1133: Lotus 1-2-3 Converter Update Available for WinWord
                 6.0
  
  

• Microsoft Publisher for Windows version 2.0 format
• Microsoft Word for MS-DOS glossary files version 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 formats (import only)
• Microsoft Word for Windows version 1.x format (only required for export)
• Microsoft Works for MS-DOS format
• Microsoft Works for Windows version 2.0 and 3.0 formats
• MultiMate version 3.3, 4.0, MultiMate Advantage, and MultiMate Advantage II formats
• Multiplan version 3.x and 4.2 format (import only)
• WordPerfect version 4.1 and 4.2 format
• WordStar version 3.3, 3.45, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 and 7.0 format

Supplied Graphics Filters

The supplied graphics filters support files in the listed formats. All supplied filters only support conversion to Word for Windows.

• AutoCAD (DXF) format (import only)
• AutoCAD plotter files (ADI) format (import only)
• Corel DRAW 3.0 (CDR) format (import only)
• HP Graphics Language (HPGL) / HP Plotter Print File (PLT) format (import only)
• Kodak Photo CD (PCD) format (import only)
• Lotus 1-2-3 graphics file (PIC) format (import only)
• Truevision Targa (TGA) format (import only)

TO ORDER THE DISKS

To order the Word 6.0 for Windows Supplemental File Conversions Disks free of charge, do either of the following:

• Send in the Supplemental Offers Coupon, included with your Word package.

  -or-

• Call the Microsoft Sales Information Center at (800) 426-9400.

  If you are outside the United States, contact the Microsoft subsidiary for your area. To locate your subsidiary, see the Microsoft World Wide Offices Web site at:

        http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.htm
  

TO DOWNLOAD INDIVIDUAL SUPPLEMENTAL CONVERTERS AND FILTERS

To obtain a converter or graphic filter, download the appropriate compressed, self-extracting file that appears in the "List of Self- Extracting Executable Files Available Online" below. After you download the file, run it to extract the file(s) it contains and view the README.TXT file for installation instructions. For information about downloading, see the "To Obtain These Files" section of this article.

List of Self-Extracting Executable Files Available Online

   Filename     Supported File Formats                            S Number
   -----------------------------------------------------------------------

   DSPWRT.EXE   DisplayWrite 4v1, 4v2, and 5.0                    S14429
   LTS123.EXE   Lotus 1-2-3 2.x and 3.x                           S14430
   MSPUB2.EXE   Microsoft Publisher 2.0 for Windows               S14431
   GLOSS.EXE    Microsoft Word for MS-DOS 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0
                   glossary conversion macros (macros themselves
                   are provided within Word for MS-DOS glossary
                   files)                                         S14432
   WWIN1.EXE    Microsoft Word for Windows 1.x                    S14433
   WKSDOS.EXE   Microsoft Works for MS-DOS                        S14434
   WKSWIN.EXE   Microsoft Works 2.0 for Windows                   S14435
   WKS3WN.EXE   Microsoft Works 3.0 for Windows                   S14750
   MLTMT.EXE    MultiMate 3.3, Advantage, Advantage II, and 4.0    S14436
   MLTPLN.EXE   Multiplan 3.x, 4.0, and 4.2                        S14437
   WPFT4.EXE    WordPerfect 4.1 and 4.2                            S14438
   WSTAR.EXE    WordStar 3.3, 3.45, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, and 7.0    S14439
   DXF.EXE      AutoCAD (DXF)                                      S14440
   ADI.EXE      AutoCAD plotter files (ADI)                        S14441
   CDR.EXE      Corel DRAW 3.0 (CDR)                               S14442
   HPGL.EXE     HP Graphics Language (HPGL) / HP Plotter Print File
                   (PLT)                                           S14443
   PCD.EXE      Kodak Photo CD (PCD)                               S14444
   PIC.EXE      Lotus 1-2-3 graphics file (PIC)                    S14445
   TGA.EXE      Truevision Targa (TGA)                             S14446

TO OBTAIN THESE FILES

For more information about downloading files from the Microsoft Software Library, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

   ARTICLE-ID: Q119591
   TITLE     : How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

WORD 6.0 SUPPLEMENTAL CONVERSIONS DISKS COVER LETTER CONTENTS

Dear Microsoft Customer:

This package contains the additional text converters and graphics filters for Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows that you recently requested. If this shipment has arrived in unsatisfactory condition, please let us know. In the United States, call Microsoft Sales and Service at (800) 426-9400. Outside the United States, contact your local Microsoft subsidiary.

The following lists show the converters and filters included in this package. To use them, follow the setup instructions in this letter. If you have questions about installing or using these converters and filters, one of our Product Support Services technicians will be glad to assist you. In the United States call (425) 462-WORD between 6:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. Pacific time. Outside the United States, contact your local Microsoft subsidiary.

Supplied Text Converters

The supplied text converters support files in the listed formats. Unless otherwise specified, conversion is supported both to and from Word for Windows. "Import only" means conversion is only supported to Word for Windows.

   DisplayWrite version 4v1, 4v2, and 5.0 formats (import only)
   Lotus 1-2-3 version 2.x and 3.x formats (import only)
   Microsoft Publisher for Windows version 2.0 format
   Microsoft Word for MS-DOS glossary files version 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0
      formats (import only)
   Microsoft Word for Windows version 1.x format (only required for export)
   Microsoft Works for MS-DOS format
   Microsoft Works for Windows version 2.0 and 3.0 formats
   MultiMate version 3.3, 4.0, MultiMate Advantage, and MultiMate
      Advantage II formats
   Multiplan version 3.x and 4.2 format (import only)
   WordPerfect version 4.1 and 4.2 format
   WordStar version 3.3, 3.45, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 and 7.0 format

Supplied Graphics Filters

The supplied graphics filters support files in the listed formats. All supplied filters only support conversion to Word for Windows.

   AutoCAD (DXF) format (import only)
   AutoCAD plotter files (ADI) format (import only)
   Corel DRAW 3.0 (CDR) format (import only)
   HP Graphics Language (HPGL) / HP Plotter Print File (PLT) format
      (import only)
   Kodak Photo CD (PCD) format (import only)
   Lotus 1-2-3 graphics file (PIC) format (import only)
   Truevision Targa (TGA) format (import only)

Setup Instructions

1. Start Microsoft Windows.

2. Insert the disk labeled Supplemental File Conversions--Setup in drive A.

3. From Program Manager, choose Run from the File menu.

4. Type "a:\setup" (without the quotation marks) and press ENTER.

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