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Summary: Open a file that isn’t a Word document and Word will still try to convert it to a Word document. If you want Word to let you know when it is going to do these conversions, here’s how to specify that. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, Word 2003, and Word 2007.)
Word uses a set of file converters that allow you to load files created with other word processors. Word can automatically translate the text and formatting into the Word format—all you have to do is open the file. By default, Word does its translations automatically, without seeking input from the user. You can force Word to seek your confirmation by following these steps if you are using a version of Word prior to Word 2007:
When you have this option selected, Word not only informs you that it is doing a conversion, but gives you the opportunity to select a different file converter, if desired. If the option is turned off, then Word does the conversion without any pause or notification.
If you are using Word 2007 then you should follow these steps to make the same setting:
Tip #3412 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 2000 2002 2003 2007
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