It might be worth experimenting with WordPad. (Note I said WordPad and specifically NOT NotePad) I suggest however that you use a copy of the original file, just in case you have problems. George Bell. > -----Original Message----- > From: duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > [mailto:duxuser-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of > gpatterson002@xxxxxxxxx > Sent: 23 April 2004 00:26 > To: duxuser@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [duxuser] microsoft word files and duxbury > > I do not have Microsoft word, but I am presented with Word > files to translate. > What is the best procedure for importing Word files so that > there are as few edits as possible to rid the internal codes? > Would buying Word facilitate this result? (Please say no). > > In advance tips would be appreciated. > > * * * > * This message is via list duxuser at freelists.org. > * To unsubscribe, send a blank message with > * unsubscribe > * as the subject to <duxuser-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>. You may also > * subscribe, unsubscribe, and set vacation mode and other subscription > * options by visiting //www.freelists.org. The list archive > * is also located there. > * Duxbury Systems' web site is http://www.duxburysystems.com > * * * > > This Message has been scanned for viruses by McAfee Groupshield. * * * * This message is via list duxuser at freelists.org. * To unsubscribe, send a blank message with * unsubscribe * as the subject to <duxuser-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>. You may also * subscribe, unsubscribe, and set vacation mode and other subscription * options by visiting //www.freelists.org. The list archive * is also located there. * Duxbury Systems' web site is http://www.duxburysystems.com * * *