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Q164472: WD97: GC1282: Rich Text Format Addendum (Spec. for Word 97)

Article: Q164472
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbfile kbconversion word97
Last Modified: 21-DEC-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows 
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SUMMARY
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The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download
Center:

  GC1282.exe
  (http://download.microsoft.com/download/word97win/spec2/1/WIN98/EN-US/GC1282.exe)

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click
the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

Microsoft used the most current virus detection software available on the date of
posting to scan this file for viruses. Once posted, the file is housed on secure
servers that prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

MORE INFORMATION
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The GC1282.exe file contains the information necessary to update the RTF
Specification to Word 97 (all platforms). Use this document if you are familiar
with the full specification and want to learn what changes are necessary to
update your RTF reader or writer to be compatible with Word 97.

This RTF Addendum is meant to be used in conjunction with the full RTF
Specification (GC0165.exe version 1.4 or later) and assumes that you have read
that document.

NOTE: The RTF Specifications Version 1.6 is now available. For additional
information, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base:

  Q269575 WD2000: Rich Text Format (RTF) Specifications Version 1.6 Available

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbfile kbconversion word97 
Technology        : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbinfo

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