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How to Convert to Microsoft Reader

Documents created in the Microsoft Word word processor can be converted to eBooks that can be read using the Microsoft Reader software. The conversion is done using an add-in called Read in Microsoft Reader. This add-in can be downloaded from the Microsoft website and installed on your computer in order to convert Word documents to Microsoft Reader eBooks. After downloading the Read in Microsoft Reader add-in, an icon will appear in Microsoft Word that allows you to convert documents directly from the program.

Things You'll Need

Internet connection
Microsoft Word

Instructions

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  Open a web browser, and access the Read in Microsoft Reader download page (see link in Resources). Click the orange "WordRMR.exe" link toward the top of the page.
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  Select the location on your computer where you would like to save the Read in Microsoft Reader installer. Click the "Save" button toward the bottom of the download window, and allow the installer file to download.
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  Navigate to the location where you saved the Read in Microsoft Reader installer, and double-click the file to open it. Click the "Next" button to start the automatic installation process. Restart your computer when the installer notifies you that you must restart in order to complete the installation.
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  Open the Microsoft Word program after your computer has been restarted. Create the document that you would like to convert to Microsoft Reader format in Word. Click the "File" button in the top left corner of the Microsoft Word window after you have finished creating the document. Click "Read" in the drop-down list that appears. Your document will now be converted to an eBook that can be viewed in Microsoft Reader.

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