How to install Word 97-2003 on a Mac?

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dede74000 Posted messages 26996 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   -
Hello,
I am working with a group of authors for an encyclopedia. All the archives must be in Word 97-2003 format. I have a Mac. I can export my ".pages" files to Word 97-2004 (docs) from my Mac. However, I need to have the Word 97-2003 program installed on my Mac to be able to work on the various required revisions. Can someone please help me? I'm lost : (
Thank you very much.

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dede74000 Posted messages 26996 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   5 370
 
Hello,

If Master Aliboron passes by, he may offer other possibilities, but for now, Word 97 is software designed for Windows, so to install it on a Mac, you need to install Windows, which can be done as long as you have an Intel processor Mac and a version of Mac OS X that supports BootCamp or another like Parallels Desktop or VMWare Fusion.

Installing Windows on Intel Mac (BootCamp)

http://www.fnac.com/Comment-installer-Windows-7-sur-Mac-Intel/cp3730/w-4
http://tuto4you.fr/installer-windows-7-sur-un-mac-bootcamp/

Installing Windows on Mac (Parallels Desktop)

http://www.parallels.com/fr/landingpage/dskd77-2/?source=g_fr&gclid=CJnb65ST5LECFdKBfAodhnQAEA

Installing VMWare Fusion

http://www.debutersurmac.com/tutoriels/vmware.html

http://zibz.fr/informatique/tutorial-installation-de-windows-7-en-virtuelle-sur-mac-os-x-avec-vmware-fusion/

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Aliboron Martin Posted messages 3657 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   989
 
I have nothing to add to that, in fact. :-)

Well, we can also add that it may be more convenient to work on a Mac with a Mac version of Office (and preferably Office 2011, of course). At least if the tasks to be performed on the documents can be done on a Mac version, which is the most likely, but we lack specifics on these operations (if, for example, they should be bibliographies, etc.)
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ERANOS Posted messages 4 Status Membre
 
Hello Dede74000
Thank you for your help. How can I know if my MAC has an Intel processor?
When I install Windows on my Mac, will I be able to work on both systems (OSX and Windows) or will the OSX one remain inaccessible? Finally, all of this seems like Greek to me.
Thank you
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ERANOS Posted messages 4 Status Membre
 
I found it, it's a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 processor!!
For BootCamp or other Parallels Desktop or VMWare Fusion, I don't know if it will cause a problem with the configuration I have today. Well...
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dede74000 Posted messages 26996 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   5 370
 
And, what is your current OS? (Apple menu/About This Mac)
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Hello,

There is also a Microsoft Office version for Mac, which is indeed paid, but it exists. Furthermore, there's no need to have such an old version, compatibility issues are handled, and you just need to be careful when saving to make sure you specify that you want it in doc format and not docx ;)
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kelux Posted messages 3065 Registration date   Status Contributeur Last intervention   434
 
Hello,

Microsoft Office is also available for MAC, but with different version names. (Microsoft Office 98 -> Macintosh edition).
In this case, version 97 is for Windows, not MAC.

However, you won't be able to install any version of Office for Mac; it mainly depends on your version of Mac OS.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Office

Take a look at the small table in the compatibility section.

Recent versions are 'normally' capable of working with older formats, including "97-2003". I say 'normally' because I don't work on Mac, and I'm unable to confirm it for you.

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ERANOS Posted messages 4 Status Membre
 
Understood. I'm installing to check. Thank you.
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