2 Simple Ways to Convert an RTF into a .DOCX File

Learn multiple ways that you can use to turn your RTFs into Word docs

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This wikiHow teaches you how to convert an RTF (Rich Text Format) document using Microsoft Word or using Google Docs.

Things You Should Know

Turning RTF into Word docs isn't too difficult and can be done with either Word or Google Docs.
Open your RTF in Word or Google Docs and click "Save As."
Once you see the "Save as" dialog, change the "Save as file type" to ".docx".

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

It's a blue app that looks like a book of writing with a white "W" on it.
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The RTF file will open in Microsoft Word.
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Click on the "File Format:" drop-down menu.
- On some versions of Word, the file format drop-down menu isn't labeled. If so, simply click the drop-down menu that says "Rich Text Format (.rtf)" to select another file format.
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Click on Save. The RTF file has been converted to a Microsoft Word document.
- If a warning regarding the document format pops up, click on OK.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

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Go to https://docs.google.com in a browser. This opens the Google Docs website.
- If you're not logged in automatically, log in or create a free Google account.
This plus symbol is located in the lower-right section of the page and creates a new document.
The RTF file has been saved a Microsoft Word document.