Sorry it took so long to answer. I don't do many, but it has always worked for me Craig A. Heichel On 9/13/05, generalstuff <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Can OpenOffice read MSOffice Word 2003 .doc files? > AnnaSummers > > Excerpts: > > Many times the .doc file you were sent was created on a version of > Word, Excel, etc. after the one you have. You may have Office 97 lets > say and the document was created with Office 2003. The earlier ones > cannot read later versions and you have. > > Obtain and install another program such as OpenOffice > (http://www.openoffice.org/ ) that will read the document. > > Curious about the people moderating your > messages? Visit our staff web site: > http://freepctech.com/staff.shtml > The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering our special coffee cups and mouse pads with the PCSOFT logo... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml