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From: David Wade
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 09:21
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2018 09:21
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On 25/04/2018 19:51, Dave Garland wrote: > On 4/25/2018 4:01 AM, David Wade wrote: > >> Later versions of word can also save using older formats. > > This is true, although probably less than 1 user in 10 knows, or cares. > "When I do that, it says it won't save everything!" "Anyhow, everybody > in the office uses this version." "I don't know anything about computer > formats." > Yes but in the bit you trimmed it was implied that only Open Office could do this, and for word you needed to install all versions of word to achieve. >> >> There is a free plug-in for older versions to read the newer formats > > And few users know that, either. Besides, if it's on the company's dime, > just get a new version. If it's newer, it must be better. > > Most users don't care. Their job is just to type that up, not to worry > about "computer stuff". Those who use computers at work will usually have this done for them... Dave
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