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From: elund@pro-graphics.cts.com (Eric Lund)
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Subject: Re: 2 misc questions
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Date: 1 Mar 90 11:57:37 GMT
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In-Reply-To: message from ppd491@leah.Albany.Edu
> What is the difference (if any) between Lotus 123 worksheet file
> extensions.  I have seen .WKS, .WK1, .WK2, etc.  Does each of these
> extensions have a different meaning?

One thing that changes the file extension is for WHICH type of lotus it came
from.  LOTUS 1-2-3 ver. 1A used the .WKS extension, and 2.01 moved to the
.WK1 theme.  I don't know .WK2.  Also, 1-2-3 enhancers such as worksheet file
shrinkers often change the names.  (.WK! for example.)

> How can one see what hidden files there are on a disk?  Can they be
> copied (and if so, how?)?

Using Norton Utilities FA (file attribute) command or DOS's ATTRIB, you can
view or alter the attributes (IE, make it reappear) of any file.  I'm not sure
if ATTRIB will allow the hidden byte to be changed, however.  You need to
unhide it first with a utility to copy it, OR get a "file manager" program. 
Often, they can handle them.
                                                  
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