Not positive, but I think that MS Works will read and write files with an RTF extension. So if you can open the Word DOC file in Works, then you should be able to save the file with your changes in RTF as well as the usual Works extension. RTF files are sort of a universal file that can be opened in nearly all word processors. Woody =============. [email protected] writes: My daughter sent me a file using Microsoft Word. I have Microsoft Works on my lap top. I can read the file but I can not write to make changes. Is there any way I can make this file read and write? Thanks for any advice Keith