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Mary McCormack
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How do I prevent outlook from converting Word Perfect documents to Word?
Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | Other | Other
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John Jefferson Doyon 82,405 Reputation points Independent Advisor2026-08-04T22:32:43.85+00:00 Hi, @Mary McCormack
Outlook normally does not convert WordPerfect documents to Word automatically. This may be happening when the attachment is opened, saved, or edited in Microsoft Word.
Can you confirm:
- Does the file extension actually change from
.wpdto.docx? - Does this happen when sending, receiving, opening, or saving the attachment?
- Is WordPerfect installed on the device?
Please also right-click one of the
.wpdfiles, select "Open with," and check which app is currently set as the default. Thanks! - Does the file extension actually change from
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