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If you have a Rich Text Document (RTF) that you have saved in Microsoft's basic word processing program WordPad, then you can convert the file into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet with a few easy steps. Because both programs are made by Microsoft, you will not have compatibility problems.
Open a WordPad document by clicking on the Start menu, followed by "All Programs," "Accessories" and "WordPad." A new WordPad document will open on your screen. Type in your document. Click "File" and "Save As." Type a file name in the box provided. Select "Rich Text Format" from the drop-down menu labeled "Save as type." Click "Save." Close your WordPad document.
