old MSworks to Excel conversion

[bozo]

does anyone know if I can convert spreadsheets from an older MS Works (.wks-extension) to MS Excel (.xls-extension). I tried just changing the filename extensions, but that don't do it.
thanks-bozo

[EzyStvy]

Have you gone into excell and tried File->Open?

[glc]

Excel 97 will open Works 2.0 spreadsheets - I don't have a later version of Excel installed to check what it can do.

[bozo]

EzyStvy, I did try going to Exel & opening a Works spreadsheet & it wouldn't display correctly. I have Exel 2000 and a older version of Works (around 95 or 96, I think the verson was 4). Any other ideas anyone?
thanx-bozo

[Tuf]

Microsoft Excel 2000 cannot directly open files created in Microsoft Works version 3.0 or later. To open a spreadsheet file in Excel, you must first open the Microsoft Works file you want to use in your Microsoft Works program. On the File menu, click Save As, and then select one of the following file formats in the Save as type list. Save and close the file before you try to open it in Excel.

Works for Windows 2.0/Works for DOS SS


Excel SS


Lotus 1-2-3

[Tuf]

I just copied that from my Office 2000 help file. No ides if it works. Worth a shot if you still have access to Works.