How to Open WPS Files

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Double-click on the WPS file you want opened.

   Windows will automatically open the file using Microsoft Word or a compatible viewer program on your computer.
   
   If the WPS file fails to open, proceed with the following steps to open the file using the Works Converter in Word.
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   Step 2: Close Microsoft Word and launch your Internet browser.

   , This page is the downloads page for the Microsoft Works File Converter. ,, This will launch the installer wizard. ,,,,, Download the Microsoft Works 4 File Converter from http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=7264, then repeat steps #4 through #10 to open the WPS document.
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   Step 3: Navigate to Microsoft’s website at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=12.

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   Step 4: Click on “Download

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   Step 5: ” then click on “Save file.”

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   Step 6: Double-click on the Works file converter installer file on your desktop.

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   Step 7: Click on “I accept the terms of the License Agreement

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   Step 8: ” then follow the on-screen instructions to install the Microsoft Works File Converter software on your computer.

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   Step 9: Launch the Microsoft Word application.

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    Step 10: Click on the Microsoft Office Button at the top left corner of your session and select “Open.” If using Microsoft Word 2000

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    Step 11: or 2003

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    Step 12: click on “File” and select “Open.”

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    Step 13: Select “All Files” from the “Files of type” dropdown menu.

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    Step 14: Navigate to and select the WPS file you want opened

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    Step 15: then click on “Open.” The WPS document will now open in Microsoft Word.If the WPS document fails to open

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    Step 16: the file may have been created in an earlier version of Microsoft Works.

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