Microsoft Works Document
General Information
| Title | .WORK File Extension |
| Extension | .work |
| Full Form | Microsoft Works Document |
| File Type | Document File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.ms-works |
File Function
| Primary Function | Document creation |
| Additional Functions | Spreadsheet, Database |
| Features | Text formatting, Basic calculations |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Basic formatting |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Personal Documents | Yes |
| Basic Spreadsheets | Yes |
| Small Databases | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Outdated format |
| Best Practices | Convert to .doc, .xlsx |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Mid-1990s |
| Latest Version | Works 9 (2007) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wps, .xlr, .wdb |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Works |
Discontinued | Windows |
 LibreOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Apache OpenOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |