To automatically open Word files in OpenOffice, change the default program to OpenOffice on either Windows 8 or Windows 7 workstations.

Microsoft Word can accommodate a surprising number of file formats, and even take in Excel and PowerPoint data, though it might look funny. Here's how.

Learn how to open and edit Word document without Word. Convert to PDF, open in Google Docs and Dropbox, use browser to open, etc.

10 Ways to Open .Docx Word Files When a .docx file cannot be opened by regular means (as listed below), you might need a special tool to repair Word document.

Learn how to use a Microsoft 365 setting to choose whether to open files in the online or desktop app, giving you full control for each file.

If you have received a Works WPS file and need to open it in Microsoft Word, you can download a free Works 6-9 Converter from Microsoft, install it and then open the file.

Here’s how to proceed. In Word for Windows 2010, 2013, or 2015, open the File menu and choose Options; click Trust Center, then Trust Center Options. Here, click File Block Settings.

Want to collaborate with PC-based colleagues? Here's how to open and edit those pesky .docx Word files on your Mac, iPad or iPhone, and how to save and export them in a PC-friendly format ...

There are several ways you can convert a PDF file to a Word document, including a method that only takes a few clicks.