MacWrite II: Microsoft Word PC Cannot Read Files

This information was provided by Claris Corporation on 16 March 1998, and incorporated into Apple Computer's Tech Info Library.
ISSUE: When trying to open a document saved out of MacWrite II as a Microsoft Word PC file, the Microsoft Word PC application on the PC cannot read the file.

SOLUTION: Give the file name a ".DOC" suffix when you save the file or change it on the desktop.

EXAMPLE: XXXXXXXX. DOC

The text before the suffix is limited to 8 characters in length.

EXPLANATION: Microsoft Word PC only recognizes files that end in .DOC

NOTE: WordPerfect PC files do not require this type of suffix.
Published Date: Feb 18, 2012