How to Convert XML to MS Word

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This wikiHow teaches you how to convert an XML file to a Word document when you’re using a computer.

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    If you have Windows, it’s in the
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    menu in the Microsoft Office group. If you have a Mac, it’s in the Applications folder.
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    To do this, click the File menu, select Open , then double-click the XML file.
    • You can also open the XML file by double-clicking its name in any folder on your computer.
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    It’s near the top-left corner of the screen.
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    This opens a file browser window.
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    This menu may be called “Format” on some computers. It’s at the bottom of the file browser window.
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    The file is now converted to a Word document.
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      1. Open Word .
      2. Open the XML file.
      3. Click File .
      4. Click Save As .
      5. Click Browse .
      6. Select Word Document from the “Save as type” drop-down.
      7. Click Save .

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