> One problem with RTF is MS has different versions of the > specification, generally released when a new version of MSO comes out. > If your software does not read the newer versions, which I believe is > the default for the latest MSO version you may get garbled importing > on occasion. It just dawned on me: NO software that I know of claims forward compatibility (backward yes, but not forward)! I am NOT a big fan of Microsoft, but your expectation as stated above is unreasonable.
However, if you want to open/read a document that has the latest RTF format then I can think of 2 choices: #1 [Least desirable, but fastest] Download the latest RTF Reader: msWordViewer (to the best of my knowledge msWordViewer has always been available free BTW). #2 [Most desirable, but takes longer] Submit a request to have the RTF (import/export) utility (fixed/enhanced) (oftentimes the fixed becomes available as a free down-loadable patch and the enhancement becomes available in a new release or upgrade). Again, Just FYI, Tracey Jay Lozier [via Document Foundation Mail Archive] wrote: > Hi > > On Wed, 2011-06-29 at 06:33 -0700, tracey002 wrote: > > > Johnny Rosenberg wrote: > > > Since then I always make sure no RTF files comes near me ever. > > > > I have all due respect for your opinion and choice and I am glad you > have > > the option to do that. > > > > I had never thought of saving all documents in RTF (maybe not a bad > idea), > > but I do find RTF very useful for the purpose for which it was > designed: > > portability. > > I have used RTF to send Documents and Data/Reports to recipients with > > diverse Office-Applications that did NOT have a choice with the > > Office-Application they were using (so I have successfully used RTF for > > portability). > > > > > > Sean Burke in RTF Pocket Guide wrote: > > > For no really good reason, support for these RTF character sets is > > > perfiect in some word processors, almost perfect in others..., and > shoddy > > > in others... > > > > The capability of applications that state or imply RTF functionality > is not > > a reflection of RTF, but on the competence (hence professionalism) > of the > > developers that implement the Open/Import and Save-As/Export routines. > > > > This is true of *all* software: that includes the Microsoft Word > Veiwer 2003 > > that has problems correctly displaying the Word2002RTFSpec.doc. > > > > Just FYI, Tracey > > I normally do NOT use a screw driver as a substitute for a hammer, > but I > > have used a heavy duty screw driver to pound the lid back on a paint > can. > > I am not upset that screwdrivers are not hammers. > > > > > > -- > > View this message in context: > http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/RTF-support-tp3114703p3121621.html > > Sent from the Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > > > One problem with RTF is MS has different versions of the specification, > generally released when a new version of MSO comes out. If your software > does not read the newer versions, which I believe is the default for the > latest MSO version you may get garbled importing on occasion. > > -- > Jay Lozier > [hidden email] </user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=3126067&i=0> > > -- > Unsubscribe instructions: E-mail to [hidden email] > </user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=3126067&i=1> > In case of problems unsubscribing, write to [hidden email] > </user/SendEmail.jtp?type=node&node=3126067&i=2> > Posting guidelines + more: http://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette > List archive: http://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/users/ > All messages sent to this list will be publicly archived and cannot be > deleted > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the > discussion below: > http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/RTF-support-tp3114703p3126067.html > To unsubscribe from RTF support, click here > <http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=unsubscribe_by_code&node=3114703&code=d3BpaXNAZ3RlLm5ldHwzMTE0NzAzfDg1NDMxMTYz>. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.901 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3734 - Release Date: 06/29/11 > 13:34:00 > > No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.901 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3734 - Release Date: 06/29/11 13:34:00 -- View this message in context: http://nabble.documentfoundation.org/RTF-support-tp3114703p3126951.html Sent from the Users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. -- Unsubscribe instructions: E-mail to [email protected] In case of problems unsubscribing, write to [email protected] Posting guidelines + more: http://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Netiquette List archive: http://listarchives.libreoffice.org/global/users/ All messages sent to this list will be publicly archived and cannot be deleted
