How To Convert Word File To Corel Draw

Microsoft Word Document (DOC or RTF) in CorelDRAW

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Microsoft Word Document (DOC or RTF)

You can import Microsoft Word 97, 2000, and 2002 files or any RTF file.

Process to import a Microsoft Word file

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To import a Microsoft Word file

1. Click File Import.

2. Choose the drive and folder where the file is stored.

3. Choose DOC - MS Word 97/2000/2002 or RTF - Rich Text Format from the Files of type list box.

4. Click the filename.

5. Click Import.

If the document has a table, you will see the Import table data dialog box. Click the Table outline button, and choose whether or not to add lines around the table and its cells.

6. Position the import cursor in the drawing window, and click.

� Any embedded Windows Metafile Format (WMF) or Enhanced Metafile Format (EMF) graphics are preserved in the imported file. If the file contains other graphic elements, these are lost during conversion and do not appear in CorelDRAW.

� You can place your imported text by dragging a marquee to define a paragraph text box, or by pressing the Spacebar to place the imported text in the default location.

Process to export a Microsoft Word file

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To export a Microsoft Word file

1. Open a drawing that contains a text object.

2. Click File Export.

3. Choose DOC - MS Word for Windows 97/2000 or RTF - Rich Text Format from the Files of type list box.

4. Type a filename in the File name list box.

5. Click Export.

� The filename extension for the format you choose is appended to the filename automatically.

� Only text in drawings can be exported to the Microsoft Word file formats. Other graphical elements, such as lines, curves, and rectangles, are lost during conversion and do not display in the file. To export graphics, use a graphic format such as WMF.