Saving Files in Microsoft Word as plain text files.

To save a Word document as plain text perform the following steps. Word processing documents contain lots of formatting information, but some times it is easier to work with a plain text format.

1. Type up the document. Try not to use any special formatting like bullets.
2. When done typing select File -> Save As
   
   
    
3. In the Save As Window go to Save as type drop down menu
   
   
    
4. Pick Plain Text from the Save as type drop down menu
   
   
    
5. Type in the name of the file and click the Save button.
    
6. If the following window pops up ensure Windows (Default) is selected and click okay.