Convert WKS to 123
| File Extension | WKS |
| Full Name | Microsoft Works Spreadsheet Document Format |
WKS is a spreadsheet document file created by Microsoft MS Works tool. WKS format is similar to the format used by popular Excel application but offers less features.
| File Extension | 123 |
| Full Name | Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet Format |
123 file extension is native to Lotus 1-2-3, a spreadsheet program. Lotus 1-2-3 was for quite a long time the standard spreadsheet application on MS-DOS operating systems.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "WKS") to another (referred to as "123"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, WKS file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format WKS to format 123 becomes essential.
So, how can we perform WKS to 123 file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format WKS and transforming it into format 123. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of WKS to 123 converters.
Conversion from WKS to 123
How to convert the WKS file to 123?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of WKS to 123. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the WKS file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file WKS, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the WKS file to the application
- Select the output format of the 123 file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file 123 on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted 123 file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the WKS format:
Other conversions
to the 123 format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.