This wikiHow teaches you how to convert an RTF (Rich Text Format) document to another format using Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
Step
Method 1 of 2: Using Word
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Step 1. Open Microsoft Word
This program is marked by a blue notebook icon with the letters " W" White.
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Step 2. Click File on the menu bar at the top of the screen
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Step 3. Click Open…
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Step 4. Select the RTF file you want to convert
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Step 5. Click Open
After that, the RTF file will be opened in Microsoft Word.
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Step 6. Click File on the menu bar at the top of the screen
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Step 7. Click Save As…
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Step 8. Click the drop-down menu "File Format:
".
In some versions of Word, the file format drop-down menu is not marked by a label. Therefore, simply click the drop-down menu labeled "Rich Text Format (.rtf) " to select a different file format
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Step 9. Click Word Document (.docx)
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Step 10. Click Save
Now, the RTF file has been converted into a Microsoft Word document.
If a warning message regarding the document format is displayed, click the “ OK ”.
Method 2 of 2: Using Google Docs
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Step 1. Visit https://docs.google.com in a browser
After that, the Google Docs website will be displayed.
If you're not automatically logged into your account, sign in or create a free Google account first
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Step 2. Click the button
This “➕” button is in the lower-right corner of the page and is used to create a new document.
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Step 3. Click File in the upper-left corner of the window
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Step 4. Click Open…
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Step 5. Click the Uploads tab at the top center of the window
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Step 6. Click the Select a file from your computer button in the middle of the window
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Step 7. Select the RTF file you want to convert
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Step 8. Click File in the upper-left corner of the window
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Step 9. Click Download As
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Step 10. Click Microsoft Word
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Step 11. Name the document and click Save
Now, the RTF file is saved as a Microsoft Word document.