How to Open WKS Files

A Microsoft Works file with the extension “.WKS” contains plain or rich text from the Microsoft Works authoring program. While having Microsoft Works installed is preferable for opening a “.WKS” file, you can still use the built-in Notepad program to open and look over a “.WKS” file if you don’t have Works installed.

How to Open WKS Files

Click on the “Start” button and type “notepad.exe” into the search field.
Wherever “Notepad” appears, click on it.
Select the “Open” option from the “File” menu.
Go to your “.WKS” file and select the “Open” button.

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