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HP DeskManager User Reference Guide

Converting Documents 

You can convert a document to a different type of document.  For example,
you can convert an HP Word document to a Text document.  When you convert
a document you convert the document itself, not a copy.  For this reason,
it is a good idea to make a copy of the original document before you
convert it.

To convert documents: 

Copy any document that you want to convert to your Work Area and then
type CONVERT followed by the number or the subject of the document, and
press Return.  For example:

     Workarea > CONVERT 1 Return 

HP Desk then lists the types of document that you can convert to.  Select
the option you want.

       Further Information 

   *   PC Mailing users can mail a message composed in AdvanceMail or
       NewWave to a colleague using HP Desk.  The HP Desk user who
       receives a AdvanceMail or NewWave message will be able to read it
       and, if they want to work on it, they can COPY the document part
       of the message to their Work Area and CONVERT it.

   *   When you CONVERT a document HP Desk attempts to produce a document
       that is easy to edit, rather than one that looks exactly the same.
       It is a good idea to read a document you have converted, to check
       for any differences.

   *   Some conversions may take a while.

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