Help with accessing different document formats?

OnAndUp

hi everyone!

I'm a bit confused about this and was wondering if someone can give me some guidance?

I am still using an old desktop with Windows XP and hope soonish! to get a new one with Windows 7.

My current one has Microsoft Works Word Processor and I have lots of documents done in that which are .WPS types of file.

I'm assuming I won't get Microsoft Works on a new PC so how will I be able to open them on a new pc?

.....and thinking of the future are there any new Free? programs that I can start producing documents in so I defo won't have any problems opening them when the time comes?

Any advice appreciated - Thanks!

DevCoder

Theres openoffice but it doesnt support importing Microsoft Works (although you can save them as another type (RTF for example), before moving to the new machine).

Or theres libreoffice which does support MS Works


http://www.libreoffice.org/

Both free.

macman

MS Works is effectively obsolete. Convert them to RTF and they'll open in any WP program.
Most new PC's will come with MS Office Starter edn (Word and Excel) pre-installed.

OnAndUp

Hello again!

Still here 2 years on.....still....trying to sort things out on my old PC's (could do with a PA! LOL!)..... is the above advice still the best formats as I know Windows 8 has come out since etc.

Also I'm doing some things on Google Drive now as I have android phone & tablet. So looking for a format that is compatible with the most things.

Should I be able to Open an RTF file on my phone on the Quick Office App as it doesn't seem to work or do I need a different APP and if so any suggestions please?

Thanks!

macman

An RTF file should be openable on absolutely any word processing program.
Libre Office is the best free program to use.
W8 has no bearing on this.

OnAndUp

Thanks macman.

I have tried again but the Rtf files definitely won't open in quickoffice on my moto g or on the Hudl which is what I was hoping to do?

OnAndUp

I have libreoffice on my desktop. Just looked on play store, not sure which libreoffice app if any I would want?

macman

The desktop program is called Writer, which is a component of the Libre Office suite.
Ty opening the file from within the program, not just double clicking it.
I was referring to PC WP software, not Android apps.

OnAndUp

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=libreoffice.writer.androidsinjai.Android_Sinjai

Does anyone know if this is the Libreoffice writer App or is it somerging completely different?!?
I'm confused why it seems to be in Indonesian and has only had 1000+ downloads?

bob_a_builder

is it something completely different?!?

well its related - but its tutorial course on Writer NOT an application
and if you down; speak Indonesian , less than helpful I would think

OnAndUp

Oh right!I better find a learn Indonesian App first then!

So... If there is no Libre office Writer App..which App should I get to open the RTF files then please?