Apple II Miscellaneous #5: AppleWorks File Formats

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Revised by: Matt Deatherage May 1989
Revised by: Matt Deatherage November 1988

This Technical Note formerly documented the file formats for AppleWorks(TM), which is now published by CLARIS. Changes since November 1988: Updated the CLARIS mailing address.


This Note formerly documented the file formats available in AppleWorks and /// E-Z Pieces (AppleWorks for the Apple ///). This information is now documented in three File Type Notes:

    AppleWorks Data Base         $19
    AppleWorks Word processor    $1A
    AppleWorks Spreadsheet       $1B

For additional information on AppleWorks, contact CLARIS at:

            CLARIS
            5201 Patrick Henry Drive
            P.O. Box 58168
            Santa Clara, CA 95052-8168

            Technical Information
            Telephone:  (415) 962-0371
            AppleLink:  Claris.Tech

            Non-Technical Information
            Telephone:  (415) 962-8946
            AppleLink:  Claris.CR

In addition to the support available from CLARIS, Bob Lissner, the author of AppleWorks, maintains a bulletin board for AppleWorks-related information. You can obtain technical information and file formats from this system as well as submit your comments in writing. You can reach this system at (702) 831- 1722.

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