This article explains how to convert an RTF (from English "Rich Text Format") file to a Word document using Google Docs or Microsoft Word.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Microsoft Word
Step 1. Launch Microsoft Word
It features a blue icon depicting a writing pad with the letter " W"white on the cover.
Step 2. Click on the File menu visible at the top of the program window
Step 3. Click on the Open… option
Step 4. Select the RTF file to convert
Step 5. Click the Open button
The RTF file will open within Microsoft Word.
Step 6. Click again on the File menu visible at the top of the program window
Step 7. Click on the Save As… option
Step 8. Click on the "File format: drop-down menu:
"or" Save as ".
In some versions of Word, the file format drop-down menu is blank. In this case, simply click on the menu that shows "Rich Text Format (.rtf)" to be able to select a different file format
Step 9. Click on the Word Document (.docx) option
Step 10. Click the Save button
The original RTF file will be converted into a Microsoft Word document.
If a warning message regarding the document format appears, click on the button OK.
Method 2 of 2: Google Docs
Step 1. Visit the URL https://docs.google.com using your computer browser
The main page of the Google Docs website will be displayed.
If you are not logged in yet, do so now by providing your Google account credentials or by creating a new one
Step 2. Click on the icon
It is characterized by the symbol ➕ and is located in the lower right part of the page. A new document will be created.
Step 3. Click on the File menu located in the upper left corner of the window
Step 4. Click on the Open… item
Step 5. Click on the Upload tab displayed at the top of the pop-up that appeared
Step 6. Click the blue button Select a file from the device displayed in the center of the window
Step 7. Select the RTF file to convert
Step 8. Click again on the File menu located in the upper left corner of the window
Step 9. Click on the Download option
Step 10. Click on Microsoft Word
Step 11. Name the document and click the Save button
The original RTF file will be converted into a Microsoft Word document and downloaded to your computer.
