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Why doesnt my USB open a word document on a MAC?

Updated: 11/10/2022
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The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a standard plug/socket means to connect devices to a computer. It is not able to open any kind of document.

To open a Word document you will need Microsoft's Word software or some compatible software. It should be noted that Microsoft changes the format of Word docs between versions of their software and there can be incompatibility between docs from diverse versions.

On a Mac the TextEdit application can open basic Word doc files. Apple's Pages software (part of the iWork suite) can work with Word docs. Other options include the free Open Office software which provides a high level of compatibility with Word. (See links below)

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