How to Convert a Microsoft Word Document to Rtf
Open the document in a word processor., Navigate to the “save as” menu., Look for a drop-down menu next to the phrase “File type.” The drop-down menu is probably set on some variation of “Microsoft Word Document (.doc)” currently., Save the document.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the document in a word processor.
Of course, in order to make the conversion you must be able to open the file in an application capable of reading .doc files. -
Step 2: Navigate to the “save as” menu.
If you are using Microsoft Word 2007 or later, this option should be under the button/tab that looks like the Microsoft Windows logo. , Click on the drop down menu and select the option marked “Rich Text Format (.rtf)” instead. , Choose where you want the file to be saved and name it whatever you want (for instance, ConvertingDocToRTF.rtf).
Then click the save button and voila! Now your .doc file is also saved in Rich Text Format. -
Step 3: Look for a drop-down menu next to the phrase “File type.” The drop-down menu is probably set on some variation of “Microsoft Word Document (.doc)” currently.
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Step 4: Save the document.
Detailed Guide
Of course, in order to make the conversion you must be able to open the file in an application capable of reading .doc files.
If you are using Microsoft Word 2007 or later, this option should be under the button/tab that looks like the Microsoft Windows logo. , Click on the drop down menu and select the option marked “Rich Text Format (.rtf)” instead. , Choose where you want the file to be saved and name it whatever you want (for instance, ConvertingDocToRTF.rtf).
Then click the save button and voila! Now your .doc file is also saved in Rich Text Format.
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