sting Works files after Iinstall Works 2000? A:WORD PROCESSOR:No. Although the file format used by the Word Processorhas changed in Works 2000, the Works 2000 Word Processorwill open Works 3.0, 4.0, 4.5, and 4.5a files andconvert them automatically. You do not need to convertthem to another format before installing.CALENDAR NOTES: No. The Calendar file format changed for Works 2000,but the Calendar is converted automatically when youinstall Works 2000. DATABASE and SPREADSHEETS: No. The format of Database and Spreadsheet files hasnot changed.ADDRESS BOOK: Yes. Microsoft recommends that you convert your existingaddress book to the new Address Book. By moving your oldaddress book information to the Address Book, you canaccess your data not only from the Word Processor but also from the Calendar and Outlook Express. To convert your old address book information to the newAddress Book: 1. On the taskbar, click the Start button, point to Programs, then click Microsoft Works.2. In the Works Task Launcher, click the Programs tab.3. Click Address Book.4. Click Address Book converter.5. Click Start.------------ Q:After I upgrade to Works 2000, can I share files withpeople using earlier versions of Works?A:Yes. The file format for the Spreadsheet and Databasehas not changed. The Word Processor has changed, but Works2000 includes a converter that allows you to save filesin the Works 4.0, 4.5, and 4.5a format. NOTES: * The Works 4.x converter is installed with both the Minimum and Complete installation options in Works 2000. The converter for Works 3.0 is installed only with the Complete installation option. * A converter that allows you to open Works 2000 documents in Works 4.5 is available on the Microsoft Web site, http://www.microsoft.com. If you are temporarily unable to download the converter, save your file with an extension of .rtf (Rich Text Format). You can then open the .rtf file in any versio...
