How to Convert Word Processing Documents

When you receive a word processing document through email that you need to open but you don't have the correct application, do not fret. Many word processing applications are compatible with each other, especially in a Microsoft Windows environment. This is especially true when you are going from a simple application, like Notepad, to a more complex application like Word.

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Open the application into which you want to convert your word processing documents. For instance, if you want your word processing document to be Word, open your Word application.

2. Step 2

   Click "File" in the main menu bar. Scroll down and click "Open."

3. Step 3

   Browse for the word processing document that you want to convert. Highlight it and click the "Open" button at the bottom of the window. This may work, but you may lose some of the formatting that was on the original document.

4. Step 4

   Click "File" in the main menu. Scroll down and click "Save As."

5. Step 5

   Type a name for the file in the "Save As" field. Find a location for the converted file. Hit the drop-down "Save as type" and select a format to convert to. Click the "Save" button.