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This wikiHow teaches you how to convert an RTF (Rich Text Format) document using Microsoft Word or using Google Docs.
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Using Word
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1Open Microsoft Word. It's a blue app that looks like a book of writing with a white "W" on it.
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2Click on File in the menu bar at the top of the screen.Advertisement
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3Click on Open….
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4Select the RTF file you want to convert.
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5Click on Open. The RTF file will open into Microsoft Word.
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6Click on File in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
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7Click on Save As….
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8Click on the "File Format:" drop-down menu.
- On some versions of Word, the file format drop-down menu isn't labeled. If so, simply click the drop-down menu that says "Rich Text Format (.rtf)" to select another file format.
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9Click on Word Document (.docx).
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10Click on Save. The RTF file has been converted to a Microsoft Word document.
- If a warning regarding the document format pops up, click on OK.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Using Google Docs
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1Go to https://docs.google.com in a browser. This opens the Google Docs website.
- If you're not logged in automatically, log in or create a free Google account.
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2Click on . This ➕ symbol is located in the lower-right section of the page and creates a new document.
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3Click on File in the upper-left of the window.
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4Click on Open….
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5Click on the Upload tab at the top-center of the window.
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6Click on Select a file from your computer in the center of the window.
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7Select the RTF file you want to convert.
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8Click on File in the upper-left of the window.
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9Click on Dowload As.
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10Click on Microsoft Word.
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11Name the document and click on Save. The RTF file has been saved a Microsoft Word document.
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow Staff. Our trained team of editors and researchers validate articles for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. This article has been viewed 514,322 times.
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Updated: October 7, 2021
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Categories: File Manipulation
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