Wordstar Converter Pack For Microsoft Word -

Microsoft Word removed its legacy converters years ago for security reasons (old macro viruses) and bloat. Consequently, if you find a 1988 resume on a 5.25-inch disk, Word 365 will treat it like an alien artifact.

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A related (but distinct) tool called the "Microsoft WordStar Command Emulator" allowed former WordStar power users to use their familiar "Diamond" keyboard shortcuts within Microsoft Word 97 and 2000. How the Converter Pack Works Microsoft Word removed its legacy converters years ago