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how do I open "wordperfect" documents in office 365 (Word for Mac)

Anonymous
2025-01-21T19:07:08+00:00

I have wordperfect as my office word processor and also subscribe to Microsoft Word 365 and locally on the MAC since there is no wordperfect for Mac. when I try to ope a Corel wordperfect file on the Mac it does not convert correctly generating just nonsense - there used to be a word plug in to convert .wpd files but I don't see one in the new version - I understand that Microsoft wold love to lock out the better option but this is a bit silly is there any option other than getting libra office for free on the Mac and then saving the file as an ode then opening in Microsoft? when I do this the formatting errors are significant

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | For business | MacOS

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  1. Bob Jones AKA CyberTaz MVP 435K Reputation points
    2025-01-21T21:42:49+00:00

    Microsoft removed the WordPerfect filters after WordPerfect for Mac was discontinued. There still are online services which convert for free such as Zamzar.

    I believe the free LibreOffice word processor will open .wpd files also & can sve in .docx as well but I haven't attempted it in years.

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  1. Jim G 134K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-01-25T00:35:26+00:00

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  2. Charles Kenyon 166.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-01-25T01:56:57+00:00

    Be aware that converted documents, from any file source, may look fine, but be difficult to edit.

    Also, once edited in Word, conversion back may cause further problems.

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