Convert Claris Works to Word
The Claris Corporation originally developed and produced an office suite-type application called ClarisWorks. Apple later acquired ClarisWorks and developed AppleWorks. Prepare ClarisWorks documents for archiving by converting the files to a more accessible format, such as Rich Text Format (.RTF) or a database file (.DBF). Microsoft Word contains translators that will open these file types. According to Microsoft, while MS Word versions 6.0 (Mac) and 95-97 (Windows) include compatible converters, versions earlier than ClarisWorks 3.0 may not provide a range of conversion options.
Instructions
ClarisWorks Word Processing Documents to Word
1. Launch ClarisWorks and open the desired file.
2. Select "Save As" under File in the top menu bar.
3. Select one of the compatible format types from the drop down menu under Document Type: Microsoft Word 3.0, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word 4.0, Microsoft Word PC or RTF (Rich Text Format).
4. Click the "Save" button.
5. Launch Microsoft Word and open the converted file by selecting "Open" under File in the top menu bar. Make sure the option for the File Type is set to All Files to view the directory of documents before selecting your converted file and clicking the "Open" button.
ClarisWorks Spreadsheet or Database Data to Word
6. Launch ClarisWorks and open the desired spreadsheet or database file.
7. Select "Save As" under File in the top menu bar.
8. Select "DBF" format from the drop down menu under Document Type and click the "Save" button. Note: if a spreadsheet is being converted, select "Excel 3.0" or "Excel 4.0" for the document format if available.
9. Launch Microsoft Word and select "Open" under File in the top menu bar.
10. Select "All Files" from the drop down menu for File Type, select the converted document created in step 3 and click the "Open" button.
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